With the launch of Windows 10, Microsoft introduced a new way to install applications on devices running Windows 10. The initial idea allowed developers to create universal apps that could be installed on all devices (computers, consoles, and smartphones) from a single location.
Unfortunately, the Windows 10 Mobile platform is no longer supported by Windows, so developers are only creating universal apps for PC and Xbox. Apps installed through the Microsoft Store, formerly known as the Windows Store, are very easy to update.
In general, if we install an application from outside the Microsoft store, when installing updates, we are forced to download a new version from the developer's website in most cases, although in some cases the application itself takes care of downloading and installing it.
All apps installed from the Microsoft Store are updated solely through this application . The update process is usually automatic; however, if you notice an app hasn't been updated in a while and you know new versions are available, you can force updates. To force app updates in Windows 10, follow these steps:
- First of all, we must open the application Microsoft Store.
- Next, we must click on the three points located on the right our avatar to access the list of applications associated with our account, because we have bought or downloaded it previously.
- Next, we press Downloads and updates.
- Then they will be displayed all the apps we have downloaded in our team. If a pending update is found, it will appear at the top of the list.
- To update it, we just have to click on Update and wait for the process to finish.