Reinstall An App; App Updates; Install Programs From The Internet , Acd, Or A Network - Microsoft Surface Pro User Manual

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Reinstall an app

You can reinstall apps or games you've bought without paying for them again (as long as they're still available in
the Windows Store). To reinstall an app:
1. Open the Store app and make sure you're signed in with your Microsoft account. (To see which account
you're signed in to, open the Settings charm, then choose
2. Swipe down from the top of the screen, and then tap
3. Tap or click the apps that you want to install, and then choose Install.
For more info, see
What happened to the apps on my PC?

App updates

App publishers sometimes update their apps to add new features and fix problems. The Windows Store can
automatically install app updates when they become available. To make sure your apps get updated
automatically, do this:
1. From the Store app, open the Settings charm, then tap or click
2. Make sure Automatically update my apps is set to Yes.
You can also manually check for app updates at any time—tap or click
Install programs from the Internet, a CD, or a network
You can also install apps or programs from a CD or DVD, a website, or from a network.
Install from the Internet
Make sure you trust the publisher of the app and the website that's offering it.
In your web browser, tap or click the link to the app. To install it now, tap or click
the instructions on your screen. To install the app later, tap or click
Install from a CD or DVD
To install an app or program from a CD or DVD, connect an external USB optical disc drive to your Surface Pro. If
the app doesn't start installing automatically, open the Search charm, type
click
This
PC. Open the CD or DVD folder, and open the program setup file, usually called Setup.exe or Install.exe.
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