Subj : Windows 11's  Microsoft Store gets slightly less annoying - but I
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Fri Oct 20 2023 12:30:06

Windows 11's  Microsoft Store gets slightly less annoying - but I still wont 
use it

Date:
Fri, 20 Oct 2023 11:19:00 +0000

Description:
The Microsoft Store now runs slightly faster - great news for the 3 people 
that use it.

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The Microsoft Store has received a new update that allows it to launch much 
faster. Users that are using version 22309 of the store should see a 
noticeable difference in launch times - although I personally dont think a 
meager launch time revamp is enough to draw users to the store. 

Independent developer Daniel (@kid_jenius on X/Twitter) noticed the change 
and noted that the launch time has apparently dropped from seven seconds to 
two seconds. Of course, thats no guarantee that your results will be exactly 
the same, but it seems the app is certainly quicker than before. New 
Microsoft Store update just dropped, v22309. Available for all users. On my 
home PC, older versions launched in 7s. Now it launches in 2sOur work isn't 
done here yet, but I hope you like this improvement  And please keep the 
feedback coming. The team is listening  pic.twitter.com/Xg57zV9AhM October 
18, 2023 See more 

If youd like to update your Microsoft Store to version 22309, youll 
ironically have to use Microsoft Store. If youre brave enough youll open the 
store, when it eventually loads, select the library icon on the lower left 
corner, select the option that says get updates, and select the available 
updates. 

If you cant see an available update your device may have automatically 
installed it already. And then what? 

So, you may be sitting here reading this and thinking who cares? (harsh but 
fair) or a more polite so what?, and honestly? Youd be justified. Obviously, 
this is a move from Microsoft to start hammering out the kinks in the app, 
but not many people actually use it. 

For as long as I can remember, Ive downloaded all my apps and software 
directly from the internet rather than subjecting myself to the frustrating 
horror that is the Microsoft Store. Its always been laggy, clunky, and slow. 

 Microsoft has struggled to entice users to the store, and while it is making 
small steps to make the experience better, most Windows users are more 
accustomed to going straight to the app's site and downloading directly. 

At this point, I dont think theres anything Microsoft can do (barring a 
complete teardown and redesign, which were likely not seeing soon) to lure me 
into its buggy storefront. I appreciate the effort, but its too little too 
late.



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/windows-11s-microsoft-store-gets-s
lightly-less-annoying-but-i-still-wont-use-it


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