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How do you buy something on Microsoft Store?

In Microsoft Store , select Buy. If asked, sign in with your Microsoft account. Select Get Started! Add a way to pay or Change > Add a new payment method.
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Why wont it let me buy anything on the Microsoft Store?

If you're having trouble buying something from Microsoft Store, here are some steps to try: Check your credit card is up to date on the Payment options page. Check you don't have any subscription payments overdue on the Services page. Check your account is not temporarily suspended.
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How do I buy games from Microsoft Store?

How can I purchase a game on the Microsoft Store? To purchase a game on the Microsoft Store on your console, simply go to the Store app to navigate the deals and product pages. To purchase on the web from your desktop or mobile device, simply go to xbox.com/games, search for the game you desire, and click on “buy”.
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How does Microsoft Store work?

The store enables users to purchase hardware such as PCs, Surface products and Xbox consoles, or download software and digital content, including apps, games, movies or TV shows. The Microsoft Store exists as an application on Windows operating systems (OSes) and as a web app.
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Can I buy from Microsoft Store without account?

If you see an option to sign in, it means that you are not using a Microsoft account. Browse the Microsoft Store or search for the app that you want to download and install on your Windows PC. If that app is free, on its page, you should see a button named Get.
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How to purchase games on the Microsoft store with your xbox gift card & Profile Address (Tutorial)

Is Microsoft Store the same as a Microsoft account?

When you sign in to your Microsoft account, you have an all-access pass to Microsoft's premier services. If you use any of these services, you should already have a Microsoft account: Outlook.com, Office, Skype, OneDrive, Xbox Live, Bing, Microsoft Store, Windows, or MSN.
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Does Microsoft Store work without activation?

it is not possible but it is not problem at all - in any case you have to activate Windows, and this process is simple and easy. if you'll find someone's post helpful, mark it as an answer and rate it please. This will help other users to find answers to their similar questions.
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What can you buy with Microsoft Store?

Global
  • Windows Apps.
  • AI.
  • Outlook.
  • OneDrive.
  • Microsoft Teams.
  • OneNote.
  • Microsoft Edge.
  • Skype.
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Is Microsoft Store the same as Xbox store?

The Microsoft Store account provides access to owned games, subscription benefits, and other Xbox app purchases made by that account. The Xbox account is used for game streaming access, in-game purchases, achievements, and friends. In most cases, it's best if the Microsoft Store and Xbox accounts are the same.
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Is it OK to download from Microsoft Store?

All applications in the Windows Store are certified by Microsoft before they are made available. After a developer submits an app, it undergoes several tests where the app's packages are checked for viruses and malwares. You can also read the process about app verification through this page.
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What happens when you buy a game off of Microsoft Store?

when you buy a game, the license will be tied to your Microsoft account and you will be able to play/download that game on any other console you have. you can also play that game on PC (without buying it again) if the game supports Xbox Anywhere which quite a lot of games support it already.
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Why can't I buy a game on Xbox?

Your payment method might have a billing decline violation against it or a previously unpaid balance. If this is the case, you'll need to provide a different credit card for the purchase. Sign in to the Microsoft account you want to update. Go to Payment & billing and select Payment options.
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Can you buy games with Microsoft account?

You can spend money in your Microsoft account to buy various products, services, software and content from the Microsoft Store. Content includes some apps, games, movies, and TV shows.
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Does Microsoft accept debit cards?

You can add your credit card, debit card, bank account, PayPal account, or mobile phone as a new payment method for your Microsoft account.
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Why wont Microsoft let me place my order?

It might be cause by a stock shortage. In example, if you're trying to order the new Xbox Series X, it will fail until a restock is made. If you're sure that the product you're ordering isn't in short supply, try another browser and/or another device. It might be caused by a cookie problem, an adblocker...
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Can I use Xbox card on Microsoft Store?

Both Microsoft and Xbox gift cards and download codes work in the same way: once redeemed to your Microsoft account, you can spend your balance at Microsoft Store online, on Windows or Xbox, and you can get downlaods for the latest apps, games, movies, TV shows, and Surface, Xbox, and accessories.
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What are the requirements for Microsoft Store?

Supported browsers include: Internet Explorer 10 or later, Microsoft Edge, or current versions of Chrome or Firefox. Javascript needs to be supported and enabled. Employees using apps from Microsoft Store for Business and Education need at least Windows 10, version 1511 running on a PC or mobile device.
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Do you have to pay for Microsoft products?

The good news is if you don't need the full suite of Microsoft 365 tools, you can access a number of its apps online for free, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Outlook, Calendar, My Content, Skype, Designer and Clipchamp.
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What happens if you don't activate Microsoft?

When it comes to functionality, you won't be able to personalize the desktop background, window title bar, taskbar, and Start color, change the theme, customize Start, taskbar, and lock screen etc.. when not activating Windows. Additionally, you might periodically get messages asking to activate your copy of Windows.
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How long does Microsoft activation last?

You do not need to worry, a Retail Windows licence never expires, that licence will only become active when you activate it on your new PC Build, there is no set time period in which you must activate a Windows product key after your purchase it.
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How do I skip Microsoft account activation?

All you have to do is type the following command on your keyboard: Shift and F10. Please, keep in mind that you might need to press Fn, in combination with Shift and F10 (Shift+Fn+F10).
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How do I know if I have a Microsoft account?

If you use any Microsoft services (Word, Outlook, etc.), you have a Microsoft account. You manage your Microsoft account from the Microsoft account dashboard. Tip: If you don't have an account yet, you can create one during the sign-in process.
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Does a Microsoft account cost money?

There are no fees for having a Microsoft account, putting money into it, or using it to buy stuff from us. In other words, it's free!
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Is a Gmail account a Microsoft account?

First of all, they're different accounts. Your original Gmail address is your Google account, and it gives you access to Google's services and devices. Even if it's associated with a Gmail address, your Microsoft account is a different account that gives you access only to Microsoft's devices and services.
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