The Microsoft Store in Windows 11 displays apps, games, and content based on your region settings. Your country or region determines the apps available in the Store, supported payment methods, and local pricing. If you move to another country or want to access region-specific content, you may need to change the country settings on your system.
Windows 11 uses the system region settings to determine the country used by the Microsoft Store. Once you update the region in Windows settings, the Store will refresh and display content based on the selected country.
If you want to change the country in Microsoft Store on Windows 11, follow the steps below.
How to Change Country in Microsoft Store on Windows 11
Use the following method to update the region used by the Microsoft Store.
1. Open Windows Settings
First, access the Windows Settings app.
- Press Windows + I on your keyboard.
- The Settings window will open.
This is where you can manage system region settings.
2. Go to Language and Region Settings
Next, locate the regional configuration options.
- Click Time & language in the left sidebar.
- Select Language & region.
This section contains options related to language, region, and formatting.
3. Change the Country or Region
Now update the region used by Windows.
- Scroll to the Region section.
- Locate the Country or region dropdown menu.
- Select the country you want to use.
Windows will apply the new region settings automatically.
4. Restart Microsoft Store
After changing the region, restart the Microsoft Store.
- Close the Microsoft Store if it is open.
- Open the Store again from the Start menu.
The Store will refresh and display content based on the new region.
5. Restart Your Computer (Optional)
In some cases, restarting your computer ensures that the new region settings apply correctly.
- Press Windows + X.
- Select Shut down or sign out > Restart.
After restarting, the Microsoft Store will fully reflect the updated region.
Conclusion
Changing the country in Microsoft Store on Windows 11 allows you to access region-specific apps, services, and pricing. By updating the region settings in Windows, the Microsoft Store will automatically adjust to the selected country.
Following the steps above, you can quickly change your system region and ensure the Microsoft Store displays content relevant to your selected country.
