Possible Duplicate:
Backup Metro apps to install Later or on other PC’s
I was wondering if Windows store applications are device specific? So, if I change computers do I need to buy the applications again as is common in the Android Play Store?
-
@Karan not a duplicate as it asks about a senario commonly encountered marketplaces. Has nothing to do with backup, rather device change.– MikhailCommented Oct 31, 2012 at 4:29
-
Yes, but read the answers there. Since Store apps can't be backed up, they need to be re-installed and the answers tell you how. Isn't that essentially what you have asked as well? If not, apologies, feel free to ignore.– KaranCommented Oct 31, 2012 at 4:32
Add a comment
|
3 Answers
To clarify Matthew's answer, you can verify up to 5 computers with your Windows Live profile to sync purchases across your devices. This means that you need 1 application, per 5 devices, per Live ID.
From Windows Store Terms of Use:
If you comply with these license terms, you have the rights below.
INSTALLATION AND USE RIGHTS; EXPIRATION. You may install and use one copy of the app on up to five (5) Windows 8 enabled devices that are affiliated with the Microsoft account associated with your Windows Store account.
If you bought the app with your Windows Live ID then purchases can be synced throughout your devices.
Oh yeah and as Ethan mentioned its per 5 devices. I forgot to mention that.
answered Oct 31, 2012 at 4:21
-
Does this means that I only need to buy 1 application? or 1 per device?– MikhailCommented Oct 31, 2012 at 4:22
-
Just buying it once will suffice. As long as you use the same Windows Live ID for each of your devices. Commented Oct 31, 2012 at 4:23
You have a limit of five devices per application license, but you must use the same Windows Live ID for each. Additionally, Windows Store applications are cross-platform as they are based on the WinRT runtime: they will run on both Windows 8 and Windows RT devices.
