How to install uncertified applications in windows 10

Microsoft is wanting to boost its Windows 10 store and it does so with new functionality that allows sideloading of applications (sideloads) outside the store.

As it is known, for an application to be in the Windows 10 store, it must be certified according to Microsoft standards, this ensures that only quality applications are found and that they are safe. Even so, there is now a method to install applications that are not certified outside the store.

How to allow Windows 10 to install apps outside the store

It is possible to enable 'lateral' loading, which in this case will be the option 'Perform application test installation'.

• Open Configuration. We click Update and security. We go to the For programmers menu. Once there we select the 'Perform application test installation' box and accept the subsequent window. Finally we will have to restart the computer for the changes to be applied.

Now we can install any application outside the Windows 10 store.

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Keep in mind that Programmer Mode will also allow us to install applications outside the store, the difference is that Programmer Mode enables some additional special features for developers. It is important if you are going to install applications outside the store, that you are sure are trustworthy, to avoid unpleasant surprises.