Choose Where to Get Apps Section in Windows 10 Settings is Greyed Out

[Fix] “Choose Where to Get Apps” Option Grayed Out in Windows 10 Settings

• Open Settings app from Start Menu or by pressing WIN+I keys together.
• Now go to “Apps -> Apps & features” section. ...
• In right-side pane, look for “Choose where to get apps” section.

1. How do I allow apps anywhere on Windows 10?
2. How do I reset my settings app in Windows 10?
3. How do I enable Windows apps?
4. How do I add privacy settings to apps in Windows 10?
5. Why can't I install programs on Windows 10?
6. How do I allow apps not in the Microsoft store?
7. Why won't my settings open on Windows?
8. What to do if settings is not opening?
9. How do I open settings?
10. How do I allow app permissions?
11. How do I enable sideload apps?
12. How do I give myself full permissions in Windows 10?

How do I allow apps anywhere on Windows 10?

Select Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features. Under Installing apps, select one of the available options. To stop seeing app recommendations, select either Allow apps from anywhere or Turn off app recommendations (options vary by Windows version).

How do I reset my settings app in Windows 10?

Reset Settings App from Start Menu

1. Open the Start menu .
2. Right click or press and hold on the Settings (gear) icon on the Start list, click/tap on More, and click/tap on App settings. ( ...
3. Click/tap on the Reset button in Settings. ( ...
4. Click/tap on Reset to confirm. ( ...
5. You can now close Settings if you like.

How do I enable Windows apps?

Click the “Open Settings” link or head back to Settings > Apps > Apps & Features and set the option to “Allow apps from anywhere”. Install the app normally. After you do, you can set the option back to “Allow apps from the Store only”.

How do I add privacy settings to apps in Windows 10?

Go to Start , then select Settings > Privacy > [Capability]. Choose your preferred setting for Allow apps to use/access/read your [Capability]. Under Choose which apps can use/access/control/read your [Capability], turn on or off individual apps and services settings.

Why can't I install programs on Windows 10?

Don't worry this problem is easily fixed by means of simple tweaks in Windows settings. ... First of all make sure that you are logged into Windows as administrator, click on the Start button and choose Settings. Under Settings find and click on Update & Security.

How do I allow apps not in the Microsoft store?

Great! Thanks for your feedback. Have you checked Settings>Apps & features>Installing apps from the drop down menu choose allow apps from anywhere.

Why won't my settings open on Windows?

Click the Start icon, type Settings, and select the app from the list. Right-click the Start icon and select Settings from the menu. Press the Windows and I keys together simultaneously. Press the Windows and R keys together simultaneously to open a run box and type ms-settings and hit the OK button.

What to do if settings is not opening?

Several potential solutions to this issue are listed below.

1. Try to open the Settings app using the following methods: ...
2. Run a System File Check on your operating system. ...
3. Download and run the Windows Update Troubleshooter.
4. Reinstall the Settings app. ...
5. Log in as another user with administrator rights.

How do I open settings?

On your Home screen, swipe up or tap on the All apps button, which is available on most Android smartphones, to access the All Apps screen. Once you're on the All Apps screen, find the Settings app and tap on it. Its icon looks like a cogwheel. This opens the Android Settings menu.

How do I allow app permissions?

Change app permissions

1. On your phone, open the Settings app.
2. Tap Apps & notifications.
3. Tap the app you want to change. If you can't find it, first tap See all apps or App info.
4. Tap Permissions. If you allowed or denied any permissions for the app, you'll find them here.
5. To change a permission setting, tap it, then choose Allow or Deny.

How do I enable sideload apps?

How Enable Sideloading in Android 8.0

1. Open Settings > Apps & Notifications.
2. Expand the Advanced menu.
3. Choose Special App Access.
4. Select “Install Unknown Apps”
5. Grant the permission on the desired app.

How do I give myself full permissions in Windows 10?

Here's how to take ownership and get full access to files and folders in Windows 10.

1. MORE: How to Use Windows 10.
2. Right-click on a file or folder.
3. Select Properties.
4. Click the Security tab.
5. Click Advanced.
6. Click "Change" next to the owner name.
7. Click Advanced.
8. Click Find Now.