Install an app for all users

Hi

From the Microsoft Store on Windows 10 20H2, how do I install an app for all users?

Thanks

Bye

Hi, my understanding is that is not possible. Apps are stored in a folder which is protected, and ownership of an app is linked to an MS account.

There are some possible special cases mentioned e.g:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/mic...e-for-business
and sharing amongst a family where that is configured.

dalchina said:

Hi, my understanding is that is not possible. Apps are stored in a folder which is protected, and ownership of an app is linked to an MS account.

There are some possible special cases mentioned e.g:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/mic...e-for-business
and sharing amongst a family where that is configured.

If a computer with Windows 10 20H2 has many user accounts, how do you install an app, found in the Microsoft Store, so that all users get this app already installed in their accounts?

Thanks

Bye

You appear to have asked the same question which I've attempted to answer. Perhaps others may be able to offer something different.

And thank you for your reply.

Consider finding a traditional non-store program you can download and install for all users.

dalchina said:

You appear to have asked the same question which I've attempted to answer. Perhaps others may be able to offer something different.

And thank you for your reply.

Consider finding a traditional non-store program you can download and install for all users.

So, I would like to understand if this problem is caused by Microsoft store or by individual apps?

Thanks

Bye

I repeat:

Apps are stored in a folder which is protected, and ownership of an app is linked to an MS account.

balubeto said:

So, I would like to understand if this problem is caused by Microsoft store or by individual apps?

dalchina is correct.

Being user-specific is an intended design constraint for UWP Apps.

Denis

dalchina said:

I repeat:

In other words, in the Microsoft Store, each app is associated with a unique Microsoft account.

Whereas if I install an app that doesn't come from the Microsoft Store, an administrator can install this app for all users.Right?

Thanks

Bye

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dalchina said:

I repeat:

In other words, in the Microsoft Store, each app is associated with a unique Microsoft account.

Whereas if I install an app that doesn't come from the Microsoft Store, an administrator can install this app for all users.

Right?

Thanks
Bye

Some non-UWP programs you download prompt you as to whether you wish to install them for all users or not.

balubeto said:

In other words, in the Microsoft Store, each app is associated with a unique Microsoft account.

Whereas if I install an app that doesn't come from the Microsoft Store, an administrator can install this app for all users.Right?

It's not the source that is key. It's the design of the application itself.

"UWP Apps" are designed for use by a single user.
UWP = Universal Windows Platform
Traditional applications [non-UWP], such as those written before the advent of this design standard, are installed to a device for use by all its users [unless, as some do, they have included specific provision for single user installation].

If you found a UWP App for download elsewhere, it would have the same constraint because it will have been written in accordance with the UWP App design standard.

If you want to learn more about this then you will need to study UWP App "provisioning". It is not a straightforward subject and is not really intended for users but system admins. See, just for starters,
- Create Custom Provisioning Package - TenForumsTutorials
- Add OEM Provisioning Package to clean install - TenForums
- The linked discussions in How to Install appx packgage for all users - TechNet including Managing Windows 8 Metro Style Apps with DISM - Verboon

Denis