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 easily turn Microsoft Store video autoplay on or off right from the app’s settings menu on your Windows 11 PC.
- 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.
And that’s it! The Microsoft Store will now adjust its video autoplay behavior according to your preference.
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 can help you save on internet data, especially if you have a limited plan.
Summary
You can control video autoplay in the Microsoft Store on Windows 11. Open the app, click your profile picture, go to Settings, and toggle the Video autoplay switch on or off based on your preference. Turning it off saves data and reduces distractions while browsing.
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