Apps Download and Install Microsoft PC Manager app in Windows 11 and Windows 10


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This tutorial will show you how to download and install the Microsoft PC Manager app for your account in Windows 11 and Windows 10.

Microsoft PC Manager is a utility app for your PC. It offers features such as one-click boost, storage clean-up, file management, and protection of your default settings from unauthorized changes.

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The Microsoft PC Manager app is currently available in US and China.



Contents

  • Option One: Download and Install "Microsoft PC Manager" app from Microsoft Store
  • Option Two: Download and Install "Microsoft PC Manager" app using EXE file
  • Option Three: Download and Install "Microsoft PC Manager" app using winget Command


EXAMPLE: Microsoft PC Manager app

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Option One

Download and Install "Microsoft PC Manager" app from Microsoft Store


1 Go to the Microsoft PC Manager app page in the Microsoft Store, and click/tap on View in Store. (see screenshot below)

Direct link: Microsoft PC Manager

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2 If prompted, click/tap on Open Microsoft Store app to confirm. (see screenshot below)

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3 Click/tap Install. (see screenshot below)

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4 If prompted by UAC, click/tap on Yes to approve.

5 The app will now start to download and install. (see screenshot below)

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6 When the app has finished installing, you can Open the app if wanted. (see screenshot below)

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Option Two

Download and Install "Microsoft PC Manager" app using EXE file


1 Go to the Microsoft PC Manager app page in the Microsoft Store, and click/tap on Download. (see screenshot below)

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2 Run the downloaded Microsoft PC Manager Installer.exe file.

3 If prompted by UAC, click/tap on Yes to approve.

4 The app will now start to download and install. (see screenshot below)

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5 When the app has finished installing, it will automatically open.




Option Three

Download and Install "Microsoft PC Manager" app using winget Command


1 Open Windows Terminal, and select either Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt.

2 Copy and paste the command below into Windows Terminal, and press Enter. (see screenshot below step 3)

winget install 9pm860492szd

3 When prompted Do you agree to the terms? for the app in the terminal, type Y, and press Enter. (see screenshot below)

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4 If prompted by UAC, click/tap on Yes to approve.

5 After a moment when the app has finished installing, you will see a notification to open the app if wanted. (see screenshot below)

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That's it,
Shawn Brink


 
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I get this error,

An unexpected error occurred while executing the command:
0x8a150044 : The rest source endpoint is not found.
I can't even download the software. I get a "Waiting for WiFi" message as it attempts to download.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Ideapad 320-15IKB Touch
    CPU
    1.60 GHz
    Memory
    12 GB
    Hard Drives
    Crucial 1 TB SSD
    Keyboard
    Logitech
    Mouse
    Logitech MX ERGO
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. TUF Gaming FX705GM
    CPU
    2.20 gigahertz Intel i7-8750H Hyper-threaded 12 cores
    Motherboard
    ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. FX705GM 1.0
    Memory
    24428 Megabytes
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel(R) UHD Graphics 630 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
    Sound Card
    Intel(R) Display Audio / Realtek(R) Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Integrated Monitor (17.3"vis)
    Screen Resolution
    FHD 1920X1080 16:9
    Hard Drives
    2 SSD SATA/NVM Express 1.3
    WDS500G2B0A-00SM50 500.1 GB
    WDCSDAPNUW-1002 256 GB
    PSU
    19V DC 6.32 A 120 W
    Cooling
    Dual Fans
    Mouse
    MS Bluetooth
    Internet Speed
    Fiber 1GB Cox -us & ADSL Bouygues -fr
    Browser
    Edge Canary- Firefox Nightly
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    VMs of Windows 11 stable/Beta/Dev/Canary
    VM of XeroLinux- Arch based & Debian 12
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Insider Canary
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS X751BP
    CPU
    AMD Dual Core A6-9220
    Motherboard
    ASUS
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    AMD Radeon R5 M420
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3
    Screen Resolution
    1600X900 16:9
    Hard Drives
    1TB 5400RPM
This is alright for novices and gets rid of the obvious and not at all harmful. Good because it doesn't touch the registry.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win11/10 Dual Boot
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP ENVY
    CPU
    i5 Core 7200U@2.50GHz
    Motherboard
    HP 81AD (U3E1)
    Memory
    12GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Generic PnP Monitor (1920x1080@60Hz) Intel HD Graphics 620 (HP)
    Sound Card
    Conexant ISST audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1536x864 pixels
    Hard Drives
    HGST HTS721010A9E630
    Case
    HP ENVY SILVER
    Cooling
    A fan.
    Keyboard
    USA
    Mouse
    Logitec Anywhere 2
    Internet Speed
    Good enough for me!
    Browser
    Firefox/Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
For the record the webpage connects to China, images are also hosted there.
I wonder, if it is just rebranded Tencent PC Manager?! MS really scored here.
 

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 5 8600G (07/24)
    Motherboard
    ASROCK B650M-HDV/M.2 3.06 (07/24)
    Memory
    2x32GB Kingston FURY DDR5 5600 MHz CL36 @4800 CL40 (07/24)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASROCK Radeon RX 6600 Challenger D 8G @60FPS (08/24)
    Sound Card
    Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus (05/24)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" Philips 24M1N3200ZS/00 (05/24)
    Screen Resolution
    1920×1080@165Hz via DP1.4
    Hard Drives
    Kingston KC3000 NVMe 2TB (05/24)
    ADATA XPG GAMMIX S11 Pro 512GB (07/19)
    PSU
    Seasonic Core GM 550 Gold (04/24)
    Case
    Fractal Design Define 7 Mini with 3x Noctua NF-P14s/12@555rpm (04/24)
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-U12S with Noctua NF-P12 (04/24)
    Keyboard
    HP Pavilion Wired Keyboard 300 (07/24) + Rabalux 76017 Parker (01/24)
    Mouse
    Logitech M330 Silent Plus (04/23)
    Internet Speed
    500/100 Mbps via RouterOS (05/21) & TCP Optimizer
    Browser
    Edge & Brave for YouTube & LibreWolf for FB
    Antivirus
    NoAV & Binisoft WFC & NextDNS
    Other Info
    Backup: Hasleo Backup Suite (PreOS)
    Notifier: Xiaomi Mi Band 7 NFC (05/24)
    Headphones: Sennheiser RS170 (09/10)
    Phone: Samsung Galaxy Xcover 7 (02/24)
    Chair: Huzaro Force 4.4 Grey Mesh (05/24)
    2nd Monitor: AOC G2460VQ6 @75Hz (02/19)

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