How to Enable or Disable Video Autoplay in Microsoft Store on Windows 11
Video autoplay in the Microsoft Store on Windows 11 plays preview clips of games and apps automatically as you browse the store. This feature can waste internet data and create distracting noise on your screen.
You can turn off video autoplay inside the Microsoft Store app settings in just a few clicks to save data and keep the screen quiet.
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
Managing this behavior directly inside the Microsoft Store app keeps your browsing experience quiet and controlled.
- 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. Toggling this switch hands control of the store interface back to you.
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.
Limiting data usage is a major perk for anyone on a capped home internet or mobile hotspot plan. Eliminating sudden motion reduces visual clutter while hunting for new software.
Summary
Controlling media playback keeps browsing sessions focused. Launch the application, click your profile picture, open Settings , and flip the video autoplay switch to match your preference.
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