Enable the Windows 8 Store on Windows To Go

Introduction

In this article we explain how to enable the Windows 8 Store on Windows To Go.

Procedure to enable the Windows 8 Store

Step 1

First we open the Windows 8 Start Screen on our Windows 8 To Go workspace.

Step 2

Then we search in our search box for "gpedit.msc". (To open All Apps, search from the Desktop by pressing the "Win + Q" shortcut key.)

 

Step 3

We will then see the "Local Group Policy Editor" window open in our Desktop. Then follow the links "Computer Configuration" > "Administrative Templates" > "Windows Components" > "Store" and open up the entry titled "Allow Store to install apps on the Windows To Go workspaces".

 

Step 4

Now just set this permission to "Enabled" and click "OK" to save the changes.

 

The Microsoft App Store will now be available from your Windows To Go workspace.