Solved Win8 apps don't redownload or sync back after reboot

mrje1

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Hello Everyone,

I usually reboot my computer once to three times a year. Every time I reboot my computer and reinstall windows 8 and then resign in with my Microsoft I.D. that I use for my computer it never remembers or syncs the apps that I have downloaded from the Microsoft Store app.

My question is, are any of the apps that I download or purchase from the Microsoft Store app remembered, stored or synced with the Microsoft Store in the cloud etc or do I have to redownload everything again and again and again every time I reinstall windows 8?

Thank you.
 

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Hello mrje,

All apps that you install from the Store while signed in a Microsoft account will be remembered and listed in Your apps in the Store while signed in to the Store with that specific Microsoft account. This will be the same as OPTION ONE in the tutorial below. However, you will still have to download and install them again if you reinstall Windows 8.
Hope this helps, :)
Shawn
 

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  • OS
    64-bit Windows 10
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    Custom self built
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
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    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
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    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
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    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
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    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
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    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
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Hey Brink,

Thank you very much for your help. The article did the trick. Step 3 was what I was looking for. .....3. Right click on a empty area or swipe down from the top in the Store, and click/tap on Your apps. (see screenshot below).

I didn't know that part. I was always wondering why can't I get the apps I downloaded before and have to go and research everything again every time I reboot my computer.

Have a wonderful day and thank you again for solving my issue.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Professional
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 860 Lynnfield Socket 1156 LGA @2.80ghz Quad Core
    Motherboard
    Asus P7P55D EVO (LGA1156)
    Memory
    8gb Dual Channel DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI AMD Radeon HD 5450 1024MB (VISIONTEK)
    Hard Drives
    2 External Seagate Backup Plus Drives and 1 WDC WD1001FALS Internal HDD
    PSU
    Corsair HX750W
    Case
    CM Cooler Master Storm Scout
    Cooling
    Corsair Cooling Hydro-Series All-in-One High-Performance Liquid CPU Cooler CWCH60
    Keyboard
    Logitech Illuminated Keyboard
    Mouse
    Generic GE Mouse
    Internet Speed
    Download 28.85 Mbps / Upload 5.98 Mbps
    Antivirus
    ESET Smart Security
You're most welcome. :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    64-bit Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self built
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
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