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The thread discusses whether it is possible to download and install Windows 8 modern (Metro) apps from sources other than the Microsoft Store. The original poster asks about file extensions for such apps, and a later contributor explains that Windows 8.1 and later use the .appx extension for modern apps, which can be sideloaded with some effort. Overall, the conversation indicates that sideloading is possible but involves multiple steps and procedures.
The thread discusses whether it is possible to download and install Windows 8 modern (Metro) apps from sources other than the Microsoft Store. The original poster asks about file extensions for such apps, and a later contributor explains that Windows 8.1 and later use the .appx extension for modern apps, which can be sideloaded with some effort. Overall, the conversation indicates that sideloading is possible but involves multiple steps and procedures.
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Since you seem to be talking about modern apps, which I believe since Windows 8.1 and the rush to the whole "Universal Apps" project, are sporting the new .appx file extension.
I was just reading an article from HTG about side loading them, (something that has been available on Windows 8 phones for a while).
It seems like a huge amount of hoops to jump through, just to be able to do it but you can have a look here if it's something that interests you.
http://www.howtogeek.com/129535/how-to-sideload-modern-apps-on-windows-8/
