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Today, I was trying to figure out how to get the Windows 8 To Go to access the Windows Store, also when I discovered a very nice overview article by Microsoft on how to deploy it, use it, and particular details about it.
Windows To Go: Feature Overview
Said article.
The biggest issue I see coming is Windows Store access. It's by default disabled. It seems it's done that by default as apps are sometimes hardware tied or there are DRM protections in place. You can enable Windows Store through Group Policy (type in gpedit.msc at Start), navigate to Computer Configuration, Administrative Templates, Windows Components, then Store. From there, keep the first setting as it is, enable the remaining two settings. You should be able to access Windows Store now!
But keep in mind this should be done, as suggested in the article, if you don't roam around between different PCs, like just one or maybe two.
Only problem is that I haven't been able to download and install the apps though. It could be just be an issue on my end, but I hope this helps someone so we can see the results!
Windows To Go: Feature Overview
Said article.
The biggest issue I see coming is Windows Store access. It's by default disabled. It seems it's done that by default as apps are sometimes hardware tied or there are DRM protections in place. You can enable Windows Store through Group Policy (type in gpedit.msc at Start), navigate to Computer Configuration, Administrative Templates, Windows Components, then Store. From there, keep the first setting as it is, enable the remaining two settings. You should be able to access Windows Store now!
But keep in mind this should be done, as suggested in the article, if you don't roam around between different PCs, like just one or maybe two.
Only problem is that I haven't been able to download and install the apps though. It could be just be an issue on my end, but I hope this helps someone so we can see the results!
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8.1 Pro
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- ASUS
- CPU
- AMD FX 8320
- Motherboard
- Crosshair V Formula-Z
- Memory
- 16 gig DDR3
- Graphics Card(s)
- ASUS R9 270
- Screen Resolution
- 1440x900
- Hard Drives
- 1 TB Seagate Barracuda (starting to hate Seagate)
x2 3 TB Toshibas
Windows 8.1 is installed on a SanDisk Ultra Plus 256 GB
- PSU
- OCZ 500 watt
- Case
- A current work in progres as I'll be building the physical case myself. It shall be fantastic.
- Cooling
- Arctic Cooler with 3 heatpipes
- Keyboard
- Logitech K750 wireless solar powered keyboard
- Mouse
- Microsoft Touch Mouse
- Browser
- Internet Explorer 11
- Antivirus
- Windows Defender, but I might go back on KIS 2014