Downloads are going to Microsoft Store and not letting me download

Sharon McEntire 0 Reputation points
2024-04-09T19:21:19.6733333+00:00

All my laptop downloads are going through Microsoft Store and they won't let me download because they say it is not an acceptable app and to go to the store!! It is NOT a Microsoft store app it is a TaxAct app I'm trying to download to my desktop. How do I stop ALL downloads from going to Microsoft store or How do I get Microsoft Store to open them..

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  1. Simon Ren-MSFT 30,496 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2024-04-10T08:59:19.8533333+00:00

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Q&A forum.

    ==> How do I stop ALL downloads from going to Microsoft store or How do I get Microsoft Store to open them..

    In the Settings, go to Apps - Advanced App Settings, there is a drop-down menu at the top of that settings page to decide where you can install software from, set to 'Anywhere' to have a try. As shown below:

    download app

    Thanks for your time. Have a nice day!

    Best regards,

    Simon

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