How to Install VLC Media Player from Microsoft Store – guide 2023

VLC Media is available in almost all modern platforms like Windows, Android, Chromebook, Mac, iPhone, & iPad and across several Linux distributions. It was always available in Windows as standalone software. However, with the incorporation of app stores in modern platforms, every operating system has one or several app markets.

These markets host native applications for their respective operating systems. The Windows operating system also has an application distribution marketplace called Microsoft Store. You can install VLC Media Player from the Microsoft Store. To know, follow the article till the end.

How to Install VLC Media Player from Microsoft Store

To install VLC from the Microsoft Store, you must run Windows 8/8.1/10/11. You can also check our guide on; how to install VLC Media Player on Ubuntu Linux.

Here are the steps you can follow to download and install VLC Media Player on Windows:

Step 1: Click on the search bar and search for the “Microsoft Store” app. Then click on it to open. Or, click the Microsoft Store icon on the taskbar to access the storefront.

Note:- Do you know? You can also install Microsoft Store apps via the browser. Check out our guide on; how to install Microsoft Store App via your web browser.

Step 2: Once the Microsoft Store is open. In the search bar at the top right corner of the screen, type “VLC” and press Enter.

Step 3: From the search results, select “VLC” and click the “Install” button. After that, wait for the installation process to complete.

Step 4: After the installation process is complete. You can open the VLC from the Windows search. For that, search VLC on the Search option. After that, you are ready to use VLC Media Player on a Windows computer.

Conclusion

That’s it; this is how you can install VLC Media Player from Microsoft Store. If you use Chromebook, we also have a guide on; how to install VLC on Chromebook. I hope you find this article helpful. If you liked the article, share it with your friends. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to write them in the comment section below. We will surely reply to you.