Windows restricting to only apps from the Microsoft Store

If Windows is restricting you to only downloading apps from the Microsoft Store, it might be because of a setting that enforces this restriction. Here’s how you can change it:

Change App Installation Settings

1. Open Settings:

   • Click on the Start menu and select "Settings" (gear icon).

2. Navigate to Apps:

   • In the Settings window, select "Apps" from the left-hand side.

3. Change App Installation Preferences:

   • Under the "Apps & features" section, you’ll find a drop-down menu titled "Choose where to get apps."
   • Change this setting from "The Microsoft Store only (recommended)" to "Anywhere" or "Anywhere, but let me know if there's a comparable app in the Microsoft Store."

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/change-your-app-recommendation-settings-in-windows-f21b5c60-e996-4ee4-c2cf-b4a90c0bef9b