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Can't Download Progs
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I'm trying to download 2 free programs from microsoft store but when I click on the download button I get this pop up box saying...this file (prog) does not have an app associated with it for performing this action. Please install an app ??? What app, from where ???
The progs are microsoft photos and photoshop express and I run Windows 10.
Thank you in advance
The progs are microsoft photos and photoshop express and I run Windows 10.
Thank you in advance
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It might also be worth trying a different browser.
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It might also be worth trying a different browser.
PS: I wouldn't use either of those apps.
Irfanview is a superb image viewing program, that's got loads of editing options 'hidden under the hood':
https:/ /www.ir fanview .com/
GIMP is as good as the top-of-the-range Photoshop products but, just like those programs, has quite a steep learning curve to it:
https:/ /www.gi mp.org/
Other options here:
https:/ /www.te chradar .com/be st/free -photo- editor
Irfanview is a superb image viewing program, that's got loads of editing options 'hidden under the hood':
https:/
GIMP is as good as the top-of-the-range Photoshop products but, just like those programs, has quite a steep learning curve to it:
https:/
Other options here:
https:/
Perhaps right click on the downloaded file and from the menu select 'open as' or similar option. Then you can choose what should open the downloaded file. But to know which to choose you really need to know the file extension, which is the bit at the end of the file name, which shows in a file broswer provided you've turned off the idiot default of hiding it (which seems to be an MS joke).
>>> Buen, no browser used when downloading apps from the Microsoft Store
Aagh!
I've just noticed that Microsoft has removed the direct download links from the relevant web pages, forcing people to use the dreaded Microsoft Store app. (It used to be possible to download the apps directly from a browser).
Looking at the reviews for Microsoft Photos though suggests that it's not worth the effort of trying to get it anyway:
https:/ /apps.m icrosof t.com/s tore/de tail/mi crosoft -photos /9WZDNC RFJBH4? hl=en-g b&g l=gb
(The alternatives suggested above are vastly better!)
Aagh!
I've just noticed that Microsoft has removed the direct download links from the relevant web pages, forcing people to use the dreaded Microsoft Store app. (It used to be possible to download the apps directly from a browser).
Looking at the reviews for Microsoft Photos though suggests that it's not worth the effort of trying to get it anyway:
https:/
(The alternatives suggested above are vastly better!)