Step by step instructions to install and use the WUR AppStore
This article shows the steps you need to go through to download and install the WUR AppStore and how you can use the educational or course software you need for your studies.
| Step | What to do | Why do you need it |
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| 1. | Make sure your system is running Windows 10 or 11. | To access the course software through the WUR AppStore, you need either an Education or a Professional (Pro) version of Windows 10 or Windows 11. If you are using a Home version of Windows, you will automatically receive an update to Windows Education. You must reboot your computer for the changes to take effect. Please see the Windows Education upgrade article for more information. NB. The WUR AppStore is only available through Windows 10 or 11. If you use a MacBook you first need to buy Windows 10 or 11 Education and Parallels Desktop on Surfspot.nl to run Windows on a Mac. |
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Make sure your system is up to date. | The WUR AppStore might not work if your Windows version is not up to date. Please check for available Windows updates by clicking on 'Start', select 'Settings' and navigate to 'Update & Security'. Make sure to install all available updates before continuing. |
| 3. | Connect your WUR account to your laptop. | The WUR AppStore is only available for WUR students. Read How to connect to the WUR AppStore with your WUR account to use the WUR Appstore on your laptop. |
| 4. | Install the study and course software which is available to you via the WUR AppStore. | The course software in the WUR AppStore meets the requirements set for your education. Your lecturer will communicate what software you need to install. How to download software from the WUR Appstore to your laptop. |
| 5. | Activate OneDrive WageningenUR. | To save and share study files securely you need to use OneDrive WageningenUR. This is not the same OneDrive you use privately. |
| Not working? | If the Company Portal is still not showing in
your menu, you can install it manually. Go to your start menu and search
for the Microsoft store. In the Microsoft Store, search for and install the Company Portal. |
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| Optional: install Microsoft Office | As a WUR student you can download Microsoft Office at no cost. Go to www.office.com and sign in with your WUR email. |