New Windows 10 feature blocks applications that are not installed from the Windows Store

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Microsoft will add a feature to Windows 10 that will only allow applications from the Windows Store , similar how Apple only allows apps from its App Store. The functionality should increase the security of the operating system by blocking the installation of software from unknown sources.

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This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.myce.com/news/new-windows-10-feature-blocks-applications-not-installed-windows-store-81523/

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There will also a be third option that prefers apps from Microsoft’s store but still allows installing software from other sources after the user decides to install the app anyway. A warning that is shown when an user tries to install an application from outside the Windows Store states that ‘Limiting installations from app from the Store helps to keep your PC safe and reliable’.

I think this was called User Custom software installer. I have yet to see any kinda Windows Store show any meaningful safe and reliable considering Microsoft track record of Broken Windows and Office updates.

[quote]At the same time it’s also a way for Microsoft to boost the “Sales” of Windows Store.[/quote]This more or less sums up the reason why they are forcing you to Windows Store. Notice how I changed “usage” to “Sales”.

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Can it turned off?