# How to install and use the Amazon Windows 8 app

> Learn how to install the Amazon Windows 8 app, check device compatibility, and explore current alternatives for shopping on Windows RT and 8.1.

- Canonical URL: https://coreiten.com/en/article/amazon-windows-8-app-install-guide-and-current-alternatives
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- Section: Best Apps
- Author: Sami
- Published: 2026-10-20T00:03:10+03:00
- Modified: 2026-10-20T01:12:01+03:00
- Publisher: CoreITen (https://coreiten.com)
- Keywords: Amazon Windows 8 app, Windows 8, Windows RT, Microsoft Store, Windows 8.1, Skype

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When Amazon released its Amazon Windows 8 app in 2012, it gave Windows 8 and Windows RT users a way to browse the company's massive product catalogue without launching a web browser. The application allows users to sign in to their accounts, view recommendations, and make purchases within a completely Metro environment. While the interface may not be as enticing as other major Microsoft Store apps like Skype, it remains intuitive and easy to use. The main screen features the company logo in the top-left corner, a search bar, featured products, and a section for popular customer recommendations.

### How to Download and Install the Amazon Windows 8 App

To get the application, open the Microsoft Store from the Start Screen, search for Amazon, and click **Install** on the app's description page. Once complete, it appears as a tile on the Start Screen. However, many users on Windows 8.1 and Windows RT have reported that the application fails to install correctly or no longer appears in the Store. If it cannot be found via search, it may have been removed from your region's Store listing.

Before installing, run these compatibility checks:

- **Which version of Windows are you running?** The application was designed for Windows 8 and Windows 8.1, and behaviour can differ between versions.
- **Are you on Windows RT?** Windows RT runs on ARM processors and can only install apps sourced directly from the Microsoft Store. It cannot run standard desktop.exe applications, meaning there is no workaround if the app is delisted.
- **Is your device x86/x64 or ARM?** Standard Windows 8 and 8.1 devices with x86 or x64 processors have more install options than ARM-based Windows RT tablets, including using the Amazon website as a full fallback.
- **Is the app showing in the Store under your signed-in Microsoft account?** Store listings are tied to region and account. Check your account's download history if you previously downloaded it.

If the Store says you own the application but it will not install, verify that your Microsoft Store account is signed in and your region settings match the original download region. Confirm that your device meets the minimum requirements of Windows 8 or later with an active internet connection. You can also try clearing the Store cache by running the following command from the Run dialog:

```
wsreset.exe
```

If the installation still fails, the version for your device has likely been removed or is no longer compatible.

### Is the Amazon Windows 8 App Still Available? Current Alternatives

Amazon no longer offers a single unified shopping app covering all Windows 8 devices. The company's Windows presence is now split across several service-specific apps, most of which require Windows 10 or Windows 11 and are not supported on Windows 8, Windows 8.1, or Windows RT.

| Amazon Service | Separate Windows App? | Works on Windows 8/RT? | Best Current Alternative |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Amazon Shopping | Was available as a Store app; may be delisted in your region | Uncertain - check your Microsoft Store; RT users face additional limitations | Visit amazon.com directly in a web browser |
| Prime Video | Yes, but it is a separate standalone app | Not supported on Windows 8 or RT | Use primevideo.com in a browser, or upgrade to Windows 10/11 for the app |
| Kindle | Yes, separate app available via Microsoft Store | A Kindle app may be listed in your Store - availability varies by region | Use read.amazon.com in a browser, or the Kindle app on Windows 10/11 |
| Amazon Photos | Yes, separate app | Not supported on Windows 8 or RT | Access Amazon Photos via a web browser |

### Searching and Browsing Products in the Amazon Windows 8 App

Users can find items by entering a keyword into the search bar and pressing enter. Following the Windows 8 GUI design pattern, the application displays results and listed items as tiles, allowing users to scan through multiple products at a glance. The product description section pops up as a separate pane where users can check reviews, specs, prices, and other details. From there, clicking the **Add to Cart** button adds the item to the shopping cart, keeping the entire session within the app.

The application enables users to manage their shopping cart by adding or removing items before checkout. Items can also be moved to a wishlist by clicking **Save for later**. For international users who shop across different regional stores, the country can be changed by clicking **Settings** in the Charms Bar.

Original testing for the application was carried out on Windows 8 Pro, 64-bit. If the Amazon Windows 8 app is no longer listed in the Microsoft Store for your device, using amazon.com in a web browser is the most dependable fallback for all Windows devices. Upgrading to a device running Windows 10 or Windows 11 provides access to the full current suite of Amazon apps.

[Check Amazon in the Microsoft Store (availability not guaranteed)](https://apps.microsoft.com/webpdp/en-us/app/amazon/80299018-3dee-418d-8466-374fe9463309)

## Sources

- [addictivetips.com](https://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/shop-at-amazon-with-the-official-windows-8-app/)