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[Guide] Download Paid Apps from Windows Store For Free! (Windows 10)


This is a tutorial that will guide you on how you can Download Paid Apps from Windows Store/ Microsoft Store for Completely Free!

Requirements:

  1. Latest Builds of Windows 10.
  2. User with Admin Privileges on the PC.
  3. Good Internet Speed depending on what you plan to download.
  4. Full control over the WindowsApp Folder.(Guide Just below this Section)
  5. WSAppBak.(Download Link at the End of Post). Download it and extract it beforehand
  6. Some Brains.

Package Name: WSAppBak.rar

File Size: 39.2 MB (4,11,96,316 bytes)
WSAppBak.rar | Mirror 

How To Take Control Over WindowsApp Folder:

  1. Open This PC/Explorer and Navigate to your Windows Installation Drive. (Generally C:\ Drive). Below Steps are to enable Hidden Files, if you know how or already have it enabled then skip to step 4.
  2. Click File at the Explorer toolbar and then click Change Folder and Search Options.
  3. Click on the view Tab and then the Radio Box of "Show Hidden files, folder and drives". After that click Apply.
  4. Now Open "Program Files" folder and scroll down to Bottom. You will find a folder with name 'WindowsApps' with its icon grayed out (Indicating the folder is hidden).
  5. Now right click on the folder -> Properties -> Security Tab -> Advanced.
  6. Now click on the "Change" beside the Owner.(Will be below Name row)
  7. Enter your Windows username and click "Check Names" Option.
  8. It will correct it and then click "OK" button.
  9. Now click "Apply" Button and it will give a pop up. Just click OK and then just close the window. Click Apply on Properties Windows too.
  10. It will now process the command if necessary and then just close this windows too.
  11. Now open the WindowsApps folder. When asked for Admin privileges just Grant it.
  12. If you are able to open the folder and view it content then Voila! You have done the most difficult part of the process. 

Steps to Download Paid Apps For Free on Windows 10:

  1. We need to know the URL/Package ID of the app you want to Download for free On Windows 10.
  2. Do that head to Microsoft Store and Search for the app you want download. Example: I want download Age of Empires: Definitive Edition.
  3. Now copy the entire link, ie: in this case: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/age-of-empires-definitive-edition/9n2kmdvlk85d.
  4. Now head to RG-AdGuard and paste the copied link over there. Alternatively you can just copy and paste "9n2kmdvlk85d" and Select ProductId in the drop down. Click the tick Option.
  5. Now it will generate download links so please wait a few moments.
  6. Now Download the main program .appx /.eappx / appxbundle file.(For me it is: Microsoft.MSDallas_1.3.22960.2_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe.eappx)
  7. Now Double click the downloaded file and it will Install.

    8. Note: If you are getting Error while  Installation that says that "App Installer failed to install package dependencies. Ask the developer for  package. " then download all the x86/x64 .appx files from the links generated and install them/ Check the missing packages in WindowsApps Folder and download them individually. If this still doesn't fix the problem, Then rename your main program from '.AppxBundle' to '.zip' nad then Open with WinRAR. Extract your edition's  .appx file(i.e x86 or x64). Install it using this and it will install. If these doesnt solve it then please comment down below.

  8. Now just close the Installation Window. (Don't Launch)
  9. Now head to WindowsApps folder and open the Installed App/Game folder. In case of Multiple folders with same app name, select the folder With highest Size.
  10. Copy it's file path. Now Open The WSAppBak folder and run WSAppBak.exe. (If not downloaded then download and extract this file into a new folder, link is above)
  11. Now paste the copied File path into the CMD and for Output Folder, just make a new folder anywhere and paste it's path.
  12. When asked For 'Create Private key' Click the option of none.
  13. Uninstall the App/Game from Start Menu by right clicking and click Uninstall or Do it from Store Manually.
  14. Now open the Output Folder and then Install files with these in Endings in Order: .pfx -> .cer. Click on the local Machine option instead of Current User when installing the certificates.
  15. Install the main app from .appx file and Run it. Enjoy!

If you encountered any unexpected Error that are not mentioned above, then dont shy away from asking for help in comment section!

Also, if you like the App please do buy as it motivates developers to work harder.
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  1. jonniex5 June 2019 at 17:35

    i cant install the downloaded app maybe a video of a paid game with the whole proccess will be great!!thanks in advance!!!

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    1. Hax Cracks6 June 2019 at 14:57

      Its Impossible for me to do it right now, but can you elaborate on what issue you are facing?

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    2. jonniex7 July 2019 at 10:14

      when i download a whole paid game cant install the app at all

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    3. Hax Cracks7 July 2019 at 15:28

      Can you elaborate on the errors?

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  2. Anonymous7 June 2019 at 09:04

    This does not work. I tried & tried.... :( How can the WSAppBak make a certificate backup if Microsoft has not issued you with one for that particular app from their store and it is on your PC? Can't create a certificate out of nothing ...

    On legally downloaded apps from the store WSAppBak works but try the above method and you'll probably get stuck like me on the WSAppBak stage with an error "Package 'XXXX.appx' creation failed... press any Key to exit." :(

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    1. Hax Cracks7 June 2019 at 18:36

      Nah! It works man.. at least in my case it created backup copies with certificate files without any problem.

      Can you tell me the app name that you are trying? I will try and see if it works on my PC and If it works, I will Email the whole thing as a Zip to you on Mega.

      One last thing, go to settings -> Updates and Security -> For Developers. Enable the Developer mode there and see if it works then.

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    2. Unknown27 October 2019 at 02:07

      CharmGames.ProjectFine_1.3.21.2_x64__aq3h8pmnx2vx2.appx' creation failed... press any Key to exit. It definulty does not work; on current 1909 versions even with devloper mode enabled any thoughts or is this only work on earlier versions?

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    3. LightKnight27 October 2019 at 02:10

      Also if you try and extract the appx bundle often times; it will say that bundle is curropted or invalid. So trying to extract the appx file from the bundle does not seem to work either.

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    4. Hax Cracks30 October 2019 at 16:57

      OK. Thanks for your report. I will look into this matter later as I am super busy lately and would be for next 7 months due to exams.

      P.S. Sorry for the trouble.

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  3. Unknown9 January 2020 at 16:36

    It say (step 15 downolad) it say error becuase i need new certification or new apk package. (You need to install a new certificate for that application package or you need a new application package with trusted certificates. Your system administrator or application author can help. Certificate chain processed but terminated due to unreliable root certificate (0x800B0109) package) this message i got.

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    1. Unknown13 July 2020 at 17:55

      You have to install on local machine instead of user, that fixed it for me

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  4. Anonymous9 June 2020 at 18:00

    i have had sucess on apps such as chuchel and hd movie maker ect. everything worked file according to instructions but i tried forza horizon 3 downloaded all needed files main is eappx.. . . . . . vclibs and others install fine but trying to install eappx package by "double click it" it dosnt open it asks which program to open with. WHAT DO I CHOOSE? when i installed hd movie maker it allowed me to double click the file and it installed but with forza being a eappx file the program used for appx is not assigned to eappx so it asks which program to use. so i tried choosing app installer from menu but says missing vccorlib140_app.dll so i then tried placing the dlls in the same path as file no avail. so then i tried renaming it to appx . now its associated with app that installed other packages ok so far so good now says cannot install and it fails. so now im still trying to get downloaded file from adguard to install so i cant figure it out i installed it through power shell add_appxpackage "the path to file"
    install successful but has limited privilidges(yellow lock on some file) moving on tried to take ownership of files with ps script says success but still locked files. anywayss from here did the wsappbak part and says failed to create ...press any key. do u know what program to choose to install or how to remove yellow locks and or force create package. maybe when i install to powershell i can try add_eappxpackage???? is that even a command? i also tried downloading a repacked app from fitgirl and was able to create that package but it still has locked files after reinstall. so my main problem is the small yellow locks on file icons and limited priviledges. and inability to install eappx package with regular appinstaller. fyi tried to eappx install using wsappinstaller from wsappbak files as well blank screen forced close. what now????

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    1. Anas19 July 2020 at 07:18

      Bro i have same problem of yellow locked files...?

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  5. Anonymous21 July 2020 at 11:34

    i tried this method for Extreme Landings Pro and it worked flawlessly. Wow man, thx a lot.

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    1. Hax Cracks23 July 2020 at 10:05

      You are welcome. Please do subscribe the Blog via email to get latest Posts straight into your inbox!

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  6. Usama Karim25 September 2020 at 10:37

    Method works till now for almost every apps on the ms store. Just do step by step as written above

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  7. Amr12 December 2020 at 23:16

    thanks man worked I downloaded Minecraft w10 edition but seems like its trail version if you can upload full version would be great thanks for the great work and keep our data safe!

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  8. squal23 January 2021 at 18:06

    Hi, I'm trying to install Dolby Access and DTS Sound Unbound, but I have an error : "Package 'XXXX.appx' creation failed... press any Key to exit." Can you take a look and say me how have I to do, please?

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  9. Anonymous2 February 2021 at 17:49

    For everyone who has the problem that WSAppBak package creation has failed, I found a fix:

    It turns out that the WSAppBak version that is linked at the top of this page is old or corrupted in a way.

    Here is what I reccomend you do:
    1. Download the WSAppBak at the top of the page, extract it and install the dependencies (they are in a folder named Dependencies x84 or x64, choose the one that maches your bit. x84 is for 32-bit and x64 for 64-bit).

    2. Once that is done, delete WSAppBak and install the working version (at least this one worked for me) here: https://github.com/Wapitiii/WSAppBak/releases/tag/v1.0

    3. Now follow the guide from step 10

    I hope this helped!

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    1. Hax Cracks5 February 2021 at 07:13

      Thanks for your update. I will test it out later and correct the post with due credits.

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    2. Anonymous14 June 2022 at 20:52

      Ty u so much it works!!!!

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  10. Anonymous22 May 2021 at 18:05

    Thank you! This method worked fine for Deus Ex Go, which I would have gladly bought but has been delisted from the Microsoft Store.

    Just to add, I was asked for a private key when installing the .pfx file, I just left it blank and that seems to have worked.

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  11. Anonymous12 June 2021 at 05:56

    Hi,
    I am not able to use this technique with vaccum tube player (Valve player). Plaease help.

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  12. Mohd Akhtar21 June 2021 at 07:48

    First of all - A Big thank to this wonderful workaround. I got the app installed successfully. There's one issue, I installed Live Home 3D Pro. When I'm launching the app it says - "Your Trial Period Has expired, You need to purchase the application to proceed".

    Any help around it please?

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  13. Unknown1 September 2021 at 06:34

    App Installer failed to install package dependencies. Ask the developer for package.
    Help me in this problem

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  14. 3ma25 October 2021 at 08:35

    Hey man! Very nice guide, the process is clear and it does seem to work. However, the installation of the last .appx (after certs & co) get stuck at 16%. During the installation it installs all the Visual C++ Runtime on the side, but that's it. Stuck at 16%. I have to mention that I'm installing this .appx on a Surface 2 RT (2013) hacked with Windows 10 on ARM :)))

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  15. Anonymous14 March 2022 at 14:48

    Thank you very much, this method works perfectly though you have to be really careful and read every step otherwise the method wont work. Thanks.����

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