I want to install apps on my windows 8.1 PC from external sources not from windows store...Is it possible, if yes then how?

Question

As windows store provides very slow downloading speed so I want to download apps using a download manager such as IDM...So please help.... :)

Answer 1

Investigate the "Company Portal" options.

This allows you to set up your own version of the Windows Apps Store for your own company apps.

Answer 2

No. Applications sure but actual Windows "apps" only come from the store.

Answer 3

Install Windows 8 Apps without the Store



These steps will work for Windows 8 and Windows 8.1.



1. Search for “Run” from the Windows Start screen and click on it to open its command prompt.



open-run-prompt

2. Type in “gpedit.msc” and click “OK.”



open-local-group-policy-editor

3. From the main screen of the Local Group Policy Editor, you want to head to the following entry:



Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Component -> App Package Deployment

4. Double-click on “Allow all trusted apps to install.” -> Enable -> Apply ->OK











6. you’ll want to use Windows PowerShell to run the following command:



add-appxpackage C:\app1.appx –DependencyPath C:\winjs.appx

“app1.appx” is the app you want to install, you’ll need to change this as necessary depending on how it’s named.



“winjs.appx” is the dependency for the app, which you’ll also need to change if necessary. The dependency will be included with the app.



Now, you’re ready to use your new non-Windows Store app on Windows 8.