How to Enable or Disable Video Autoplay in Microsoft Store on Windows 11
Want to stop those app previews from playing automatically in the Microsoft Store on Windows 11? You can control this feature with a quick setting adjustment.
Video autoplay in the Microsoft Store means that preview videos or trailers for apps and games start playing automatically as you browse. This feature can consume unnecessary bandwidth or simply be a distraction for some users.
On Windows 11, you can quickly toggle this behavior off or on. For instance, disabling it helps conserve data if you’re using a connection with a data limit (a metered connection). You’ll find the option tucked away in the app’s settings.
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 change Microsoft Store video autoplay settings directly within the app on your Windows 11 computer.
- 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. Users can select whether videos play automatically on store pages. This change impacts how content appears, 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.
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