The copied URL is required for the next step, where we download the installation files from the Microsoft Store. Open the YouTube link on Microsoft Store and copy the URL from the address bar. Follow the steps below to install the YouTube app on your Windows computer:

The installation is relatively easy and requires an additional step to download the application package through a third website. Since a portion of Xbox’s operating system is a modified version of Windows 8, which has the same backbone as Windows 10, the YouTube app designed for Xbox can also run on any PC with a Windows 10 or Windows 11 OS. However, they did make one to run on Xbox, which is readily available to download on Microsoft App Store for Xbox. Google did not specifically make an app to run on Windows. Let’s continue to see how you can install the YouTube application on your Windows PC.

Best Alternative YouTube Apps for Windows.

Install YouTube Web App on Microsoft Edge.

Uninstall YouTube app from your computer.

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