Support (
Opening Windows Help and Support
).
1. Connect to the Internet.
See
Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
for more information on how to
connect to the Internet.
2. Open the Start screen and select the Store tile. (See
About the Start Screen and Menu
to
open the Start screen.)
3. Find an app to install.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the app.
Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account
In Windows 8, you can switch between a local account and a Microsoft account.
By switching from a local account to a Microsoft account, you can download apps from
Windows Store.
To create or switch to a Microsoft account, follow these steps.
1. Open the charms and select the
Settings charm. (See
Opening the Charms
to open the
charms.)
2. Select Change PC settings in the lower right corner.
3. Select Users in the left pane of the PC settings screen.
4. Select Switch to a Microsoft account.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Hint
To switch to a local account, select Switch to a local account in step 4 instead of Switch
to a Microsoft account.
If you forget your Microsoft account password, contact Microsoft support services.
About User Account Types
There are two types of user accounts available in Windows 8: a local account and a Microsoft