Windows Store is an digital distribution platform developed by Microsoft Corporation as part of Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 for apps in Metro along with Music and Video starting in Windows 10. The Windows Store also allows developers to advertise their Win32 or traditional desktop applications. It supports both free and paid apps, with the paid apps ranging from $1.49 to $999.99. Developers are able to offer free trials. The Windows Store was available concurrently with the release of the Windows 8 Beta, which was in February 2012. In Windows 10 Builds 9926 and on offer a new Store Beta next to the Windows 8.1 Store, the only difference is Store Beta offers beta tests from Microsoft, shows apps from Windows Phone, and in Builds 10041 and on, it offers Media Content. Store Beta ha