How to launch Windows 11 store apps with commands

This time, we will show you how to launch each store app installed on Windows 11 using a command.

By yourselfBatch fileCreation andprogrammingWhen doing so, some people may want to launch the store app using a command.

For normal apps (software), when you open the shortcut properties, the "link destination" is displayed and you can copy it.

You can run the app by pasting this "link destination" into "Run" or similar, but in the case of Store apps, the "link destination" is grayed out and cannot be copied.

Even if you manually enter the "Link Target" displayed in the properties into "Run" etc. and run it,

"'Microsoft.Windows.Photos_8wekyb3d8bbwe!App' not found."

I get an error and can't start it.

Microsoft.Windows.Photos_8wekyb3d8bbwe!App

Copy the link to the store app

It's a hassle to manually enter the link to the store app.

Here we will show you how to create a shortcut to a Store app and copy the link destination.

1. How to create a shortcut

1. Press Windows Key + R to open Run, type the following command and press Enter:

shell:Appsfolder

2. The "Applications" folder will open.

Here you will find shortcuts to installed apps.

3. Right-click on the app you want to create a shortcut for and click "Create Shortcut."

4. You will be asked "Do you want to create it on your desktop?" Click "Yes".

This will create a shortcut on your desktop.

2. How to copy the link

1. Open Notepad.

2. Left-click the shortcut to the Store app you just created and hold it down, then drag it onto Notepad and release the left-click (drag and drop).

3.Then, a string like the one in the following image will be displayed.

4. Click "Edit" > "Replace" from the menu.

5. Enter a half-width space in the upper input box, do not enter anything in the "Replace" box below, and click "Replace All."

6. This will remove all spaces.

7. For example, if you are using a photo, copy the part circled in red (the "Link Destination" displayed in the properties).

How to launch Store apps with a command

Now, let's start the app by entering the command in "Run".

1. Press Windows Key + R to open Run and type the following command:

shell:Appsfolder\

2. Paste the "Link Destination" you copied earlier after the command above.

For photos, it looks like this:

shell:Appsfolder\Microsoft.Windows.Photos_8wekyb3d8bbwe!App

3. Press Enter.

The app has launched, right? Try launching your favorite app using the same steps.

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