Most software that you buy directly from Microsoft, like Office, Windows, and Xbox games, comes as a digital download that you can download, install, or reinstall. After you purchase software, the download will be shown in your Order history. To find a specific download, sign in to the Order history page with the Microsoft account you used to make the purchase. Find the software, and then select Product key/Install.
Note: If you're having problems installing an app from the Microsoft Store, see Fix problems with apps from Microsoft Store.
If you're looking for download and installation instructions for a specific product, see the following sections.
- To access the default save location of Windows applications, follow these steps: Open File Explorer by pressing Windows key + E. On the address bar, type%LocalAppData% Packages and press Enter. Will be the hard drive letter.
- Your Store downloads are in a hidden folder in Program Files WindowsApps. Open File Explorer and click on the Program Files folder. Click on the View tab. Check the box next to Hidden items. You should now see the previously hidden WindowsApps folder.
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- Find and Manage Where Downloads are Stored in Windows 10 By default, modern web browsers save files to the Downloads folder under your user account. You can navigate to Downloads a couple of.
Windows 10
Where Are Downloads Stored On Windows 10 Versions
The Windows way is cumbersome. But it does give users the option to choose where they want a certain app to be installed. When you install apps from the Microsoft Store on Windows 10, you don’t get that choice. Windows does allow you to change the Microsoft Store location so that you can decide where the apps and games are installed.
Go to Order history, find Windows 10, and then select Product key/Install.
Select Copy to copy the key, and then select Install.
Select Download tool now, and follow the instructions.
A wizard will help you through the steps to install. You can install Windows 10 on a PC or a Mac.
Microsoft apps and games, including Xbox
Find apps and games you haven't downloaded or installed in your Order history.
On Windows 10
To find apps and games on your PC:
On your taskbar, select the Microsoft Store icon, then select More info up by your account picture.
Select My Library. Any app or game with a Download icon next to it hasn't been downloaded yet. Select the Download icon to download and install the app or game.
On Xbox One
To find games, apps, add-ons, or content packs that you downloaded but haven't installed:
Press the Xbox button on your controller.
Select My games & apps > Ready to install.
Select the game, then select Install.
For game add-ons that aren't installed, select Games, choose a game, press the Menu button, and then select Manage game.
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Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 purchased online directly from Microsoft
If you buy Microsoft 365 as a digital download from us, there is no product key. Follow the below instructions to install it.
Go to Services & subscriptions. Sign in if prompted.
Find your Microsoft 365 purchase, and select Install.
The wizard installs Office in the background. You can keep working and even start using Office before installation is complete, but make sure your PC stays on and connected.
You can also install Microsoft 365 by going to the confirmation email for your order and selecting Install Office.
Microsoft 365 purchased as a pre-paid card from a retail store
If you have an unopened pre-paid card for Microsoft 365, follow the instructions on the back of the card to reveal the product key and redeem and install Microsoft 365.
If you have already redeemed Microsoft 365 from your pre-paid card, follow these instructions to install Office.
Go to Services & subscriptions. Sign in if prompted.
Find your Microsoft 365, and select Install.
The wizard installs Office in the background. You can keep working and even start using Office before installation is complete, but make sure your PC stays on and connected.
Office 2016
Where Are Downloads Stored On Windows 10 32-bit
Go to Order history. Sign in if prompted.
Find your Office 2016, select Product key/install, and follow the instructions.
Select Install Office, and follow the instructions.
The wizard installs Office in the background. You can keep working and even start using Office before installation is complete, but make sure your PC stays on and connected.
If the above steps don't work, in the confirmation email for your order, select Install Office.
Visual Studio Professional 2017
Go to Order history, find Visual Studio Professional 2017, and then select Product key/Install.
Select Copy to copy the product key, and then select Install.
Visual Studio will open to install the software. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Visual Studio Subscription
Go to Order history, find Visual Studio Subscription, and then select Product key/Install.
Select Copy to copy the product key, and then select Install.
Visual Studio will open Visual Studio Activation.
Enter your subscription activation token, and then select Activate.
If you have any questions or problems, contact Visual Studio subscriptions support.
Troubleshooting
Where Are Downloads Stored On Windows 10 Bootable
If you don't see Product key/Install for your product in Order history, here are a few things to try:
If you only see Install, select it to start your download and installation. The app or game might not have a product key.
If you don't see Install, select the product name. It will take you to the product page. If the button that was previously labeled Buy is now Install, select it to automatically download and install your app or game.
If you bought boxed software that we shipped to you, Order history can't store the product key until you install the software for the first time. Follow the installation instructions that came with the boxed software.
Some apps or games won't store their product key in Order history. If your product key is on a card or the back of the box, keep it somewhere safe.
Related info
To find your Windows product key, see Find your Windows product key.
If you have a digital gift card that's good for a game or app, see Redeem a gift card or code to your Microsoft account.
To buy an app or game, visit Microsoft Store online, on Windows 10, and on Xbox One.
If you bought your Microsoft software from a third-party website, you'll need to get download and product key info from them. For more info about a Microsoft 365 subscription, see Manage your Microsoft 365 subscription purchased through a third party.