How can we create Shortcut at Windows Store on Windows 8 Desktop

The simplest way to install Modern applications in Windows 8 is through Windows Store, accessible from Start Screen. If you don't want to get out of Desktop Whenever you want to install a modern application, in this article you can find instructions about How can you create Shortcut at Windows Store on Windows 8 Desktop (In this way you will be able to Access Windows Store directly from the desktop, without being necessary to open Start Screen).

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To be able to create Shortcut at Windows Store on Desktop Follow the steps described below:

  • Click-right on a free portion of the desktop, then select New > Shortcut from the displayed menu
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  • in the field of below Type the location of the item Tab the following command (or simpler give Copy/Paste):

%windir%System32cmd.exe /c start “” “ms-windows-store:” && exit

  • Then click on Next
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  • sub Type a name for this shortcut taste Windows Store and click on Finish
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If you want to use a Custom iconita For the new Shortcut created, downloaded icona for Windows Store Below, then follow the instructions:

  • Click-right on the new shortcut and select Properties
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  • in tab-ul Shortcut Click on Change Icon
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  • Click on Browse And browse to the folder where you saved icon for Windows Store
  • Select the icon, then click on OK and again on OK
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SHORTCUT thus created you can also add in Taskbar (pin to Taskbar).

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If Don't want to create Shortcut for Windows Store Manual, you can download it from here:

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