When you try to install an app from outside the Microsoft Store, you will see a message The app you’re trying to install isn’t a Microsoft-verified app. This post will show you how to turn off Microsoft-verified app in Windows 11.
The flexibility of the Windows operating system increases with every release and update. It lets you download and install all kinds of applications on your computer. This freedom could result in massive risks if left unchecked.
The app you’re trying to install isn’t a Microsoft-verified app
To help us safeguard our computers, Windows only publishes trusted applications to the Microsoft Store. The software you download from other sources outside the Microsoft Store can contain malware or bugs. This is why the system is set by default not to install applications that aren’t Microsoft-verified.
When you attempt to install these apps, you get an error message that says The app you’re trying to install isn’t a Microsoft verified app.
How to install non-Microsoft-verified apps
This short guide will show you how to bypass this restriction and install apps from any source onto your PC. However, note that the original settings are in place to protect you. Modifying the setting makes your computer more vulnerable to viruses, malware, and buggy apps.
Read: How to SideLoad apps on Windows PC.
How to turn off Microsoft-verified app in Windows 11
The most common reason why your system refuses to install such applications is that… the app isn’t a Microsoft-verified app!
Your computer is probably configured only to install Microsoft-verified apps. So, to fix this issue, we have to change this setting.
Press the Windows key + I combination to open Windows Settings.
Click on Apps.
Click on the Where to get apps dropdown menu. The options are:
- Anywhere
- Anywhere, but let me know if there’s a compatible app in the Microsoft Store
- Anywhere, but warn me before installing an app that’s not from the Microsoft Store
- The Microsoft Store only (Recommended).
Select Anywhere.
Sometimes, you may not find the Choose where to get apps dropdown.
If this is you, make sure that you’re logged in to Windows with a user account with administrative privileges. You can ask an administrator if you don’t have such an account.
This post will help you if the Choose where to get apps option is grayed out in Windows Settings.
How do I run non-Microsoft verified Apps on Windows 11?
To run non-Microsoft verified apps on Windows 11, navigate to Settings, then select Apps and click on ‘App & features’. Choose ‘Installing apps’ from outside the Store, and select ‘Anywhere’. This will allow you to install apps regardless of their verification status, ensuring your Windows 11 can support a broad range of software.
How do I disable Microsoft Store app in Windows 11?
To disable the Microsoft Store app in Windows 11, access the Group Policy Editor by typing “gpedit.msc” in the search bar. Navigate to ‘Computer Configuration’ > ‘Administrative Templates’ > ‘Windows Components’ > ‘Store’. Locate ‘Turn off the Store application’, double-click it, select ‘Enabled’, and then click ‘OK’.
