How to Enable or Disable Video Autoplay in Microsoft Store on Windows 11
Video autoplay in the Microsoft Store on Windows 11 lets preview videos play automatically as you look through apps and games.
This feature can use up your internet data or just be annoying. Fortunately, you can turn it off with a simple setting change within the Microsoft Store app itself.
Disabling autoplay is especially helpful if you have a limited data plan, as it stops videos from playing without you asking. On Windows 11, finding this option takes just a few clicks.
Open the Microsoft Store, click your profile icon, select Settings, and toggle the Video autoplay switch to your preference. This setting controls whether preview videos play automatically as you browse the store.
How to Turn Video Autoplay On or Off
You can turn video autoplay on or off directly within the Microsoft Store app on your Windows 11 computer. This setting controls whether videos automatically start playing when you look at different apps and games in the store.
- Open the Microsoft Store app on your Windows 11 PC. You can find it by clicking the Start button and typing
Microsoft Store. - Look at the top right corner of the Store window and click your profile picture (or the icon that shows your account).
- From the menu that appears, select Settings.
- In the Settings panel, find the Video autoplay option.
- Click the switch to turn it On if you want videos to play automatically, or Off if you want to stop videos from auto-playing.
Microsoft Store video autoplay settings now reflect your chosen preference. This setting determines if videos play automatically on store pages, impacting how content appears and offering a more controlled browsing experience.
Why Turn Off Video Autoplay?
- Save internet data: Videos can use a lot of data, especially on limited plans.
- Reduce distractions: No more surprise videos playing when you browse.
- Customize your experience: Choose what works best for you while using the Store.
Turning off video autoplay in the Microsoft Store helps you save internet data, which is great if you have a limited data plan. It also reduces distractions by stopping surprise videos from playing as you browse, letting you customize your store experience.
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