Fix "The app you are trying to install is not Microsoft Verified app" Issue

👤 Diwas Poudel 🕒 05 Jan 2025 📁 TECH

In this article, I will show you how to fix the "The app you are trying to install isn't a Microsoft-verified app" pop-up message when trying to install an application. For example, while attempting to install the Skype application, I encountered the same message.

This issue occurs because Windows is configured to allow only Microsoft-verified apps to be installed, forcing you to download apps exclusively from the Microsoft Store, as shown here.

If you want to bypass the Microsoft Store and install apps locally, follow these simple steps:

Go to the search bar, type Settings, and select it from the list.
In the left panel, click on Apps, and in the main panel, click on Advanced app settings.
Under Choose where to get apps, the Microsoft Store is selected as the default option, which is why you are seeing that pop-up message.
- Anywhere: Allows you to install apps from any source.
- Warn me before installing apps from outside the Store: Provides a warning if a similar app is available in the Store.
- Warn but allow installation: Gives a warning but still allows installation from outside the Store.

For now, I will select Anywhere, which will allow you to install apps from any source.

Next, double-click on the application you want to install, and you should be able to install it without any warning.

In this way, we fixed the "The app you are trying to install isn't a Microsoft-verified app" message.

If the first solution does not work, try the second solution:

Turn off S Mode in Windows 11 and then try installing the application again.

Steps to Turn Off or Disable S Mode in Windows 11

Open Settings → System → Activation.
In the "Switch to Windows 11 Pro" section, select Go to the Store and enter your Microsoft password.
This will take you to the Microsoft Store, where you may need to click on the Get button.
Windows will now switch out of S Mode.

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To To be noted:

Always download applications from trusted sources.
If you do not have another option, thoroughly research the application, modify Windows security settings, adjust app installation preferences, enable reputation-based protection, use antivirus software, create a system restore point, monitor permissions during installation, and keep your system up to date.
Only make changes if there are no other alternatives.