Fix: App You Are Trying to Install Is Not Microsoft Verified

Remove app installation restrictions to install other apps

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Updated onFebruary 23, 2024

updated onFebruary 23, 2024

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One of the most common problems with installing apps on Windows 11 is that you may get an error message saying that the app you are trying to install is not a Microsoft verified app. This can happen if the app was downloaded from a source that is not trusted by your device.

Downloading from any other source means that these apps may not be compatible with your version of Windows. Still, the Microsoft Store doesn’t have all apps you may need, so you need to bypass this error, and we show you how in this article.

Why can’t I install apps that aren’t Microsoft verified?

Microsoft has strict policies for what apps can be installed on a device and how they should work. Also, Microsoft verified apps are regularly updated to fix known bugs and provide enhanced features.

However, the restrictions go beyond updates and bug fixes. Some of the reasons why Microsoft restricts third-party apps include:

What can I do if the app I’m trying to install isn’t a Microsoft verified app?

Before you proceed to the slightly advanced solutions, we recommend the following:

1. Disable app recommendation via Settings

2. Disable app recommendation via Group Policy

3. Disable app recommendation via Registry Editor

Registry editing is one of those things that can make your system unstable and even crash your computer. If you delete or modify files, this can be a problem because it will have to re-create them from scratch instead of just replacing them with new ones.

However, if it is extremely important and there is no other alternative, consider usingregistry cleanersorcreating a restore pointfirst. This will allow you to roll back to a previous state if necessary.

How do I run an app that is not Microsoft verified?

Microsoft has a list of approved software and hardware partners who are able to provide their software or hardware to customers on Microsoft’s Volume Licensing (ML) program. Users can find the approved software on the Microsoft Store or other Microsoft platforms.

When you run a non-Microsoft app, you’re running an installer. The installer for your non-Microsoft app will look slightly different from the one for a Microsoft app. It will have an apk file extension and may be in a different folder on disk.

Luckily, you canrun and install apks in Windows 11. You can alsosideload Android appsusing theWSA tool, which makes it easier to install non-Microsoft apps. When running these apps, some antivirus programs may detect some of these apps as malware and block them from running properly.

You may have to edit the permissions to allow these apps through the firewall, but be careful, as some contain malicious code.

Before you leave, we have a great guide on how to fixThis app package is not supported for installation by app installer, so don’t miss it.

That’s all we had for this article, but be sure to let us know of any additional tips you may have in the comment section below.

Fix: App You Are Trying to Install Is Not Microsoft Verified#

Why can’t I install apps that aren’t Microsoft verified?#

What can I do if the app I’m trying to install isn’t a Microsoft verified app?#

1. Disable app recommendation via Settings#

2. Disable app recommendation via Group Policy#

3. Disable app recommendation via Registry Editor#

How do I run an app that is not Microsoft verified?#