How To Create Microsoft Store App Desktop Shortcut On Windows 10

Introduction to Microsoft Store App

Microsoft Store or formerly known as Windows Store is owned by Microsoft as a digital distribution platform to distribute a variety of Windows platform apps. Besides, it is also a shortcut that is pinned to the Windows 10s taskbar.

The Store app is not a basic desktop program so you couldn’t create a desktop shortcut for Microsoft Store App by following the standard desktop shortcut procedure of other apps. However, Windows 10 allows users to create a Store app desktop shortcut but it can be a little tricky!

How to Create Windows Store App Shortcut on Windows 10 Desktop

Step 1: Go to the Windows Search menu and search for Microsoft Store.

Step 2: Right-click the app and choose to Pin to Start so the Windows Store app will show up at the Start menu.

Step 3: Click and drag the app to the Desktop to create the Windows Store App shortcut!

Create It Now!

It is always efficient to create a desktop shortcut for any program which includes Microsoft Store too by following the guided tutorial above.