How to disable Windows Store on Windows 8

To disable or turn off Windows Store in Windows 8, do the following:

Step 1 : Press Windows logo + R to open the Run dialog box

Step 2 : Type gpedit.msc and press Ok

Step 3: A new window name ‘Local Group Policy Editor‘ pops up . Now you will need to go to the following directory :

User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Store

On the left hand panel , expand Administrative Templates , Windows Componets and then click on Store .

Step 4 : Once done , on the right hand side you’ll see “Turn off the Store application” . Double click it .

Step 5 : Once open , select ‘Enabled‘ and click Apply . Note : If you want to enable Windows Store , select ‘Disabled’ instead of ‘Enabled’.

Step 6 : Open the ‘Run’ dialog box again by pressing Windows Logo + R , type gpupdate /force and click Ok. This allows the updated policy to take effect .

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