How to Enable or Disable Microsoft Store Desktop Shortcuts

What is the Microsoft Store?

The Microsoft Store is already on your Windows computer. Think of it like an app shop. You can find and install games and programs safely in one place.

How to Turn Desktop Shortcuts On or Off

You can choose whether new apps from the Microsoft Store put shortcuts on your desktop by changing one setting in the app itself.

1. Open the Microsoft Store app. Click the Microsoft Store icon on 🖥️ your taskbar. Or search for “Microsoft Store” in the ⊞ Start menu. Need help opening the Microsoft Store? Click here.
2. Click your Profile picture. It’s at the top right corner near 🔍 the search bar.

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4. Click on Settings. A menu will appear with options.
5. Look for the Desktop shortcuts option. You’ll see a toggle switch next to it.
6. Toggle the switch On if you want shortcuts to appear automatically. Toggle it Off if you don’t want them.

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That’s it! Now you control whether new apps create shortcuts on your desktop.

Why is this useful?

• You can keep your desktop clean and tidy by turning shortcuts off.
• If you like quick access to apps, turning shortcuts on saves you time.
• This option puts you in control of how your computer looks and works.

Managing Microsoft Store shortcuts helps you keep your desktop tidy by turning them off, or saves you time by having quick access when they’re on.

Summary

You can easily enable or disable automatic desktop shortcuts for Microsoft Store apps in Windows 11 by opening the Store, going to Profile settings, and toggling the option.