Microsoft is planning to malware scan and security check Metro apps submitted to its store. Metro apps will only be available through the new store.Microsoft will support side loading of applications for developers.
The user interface and features of the Windows Store for Windows 8 were also demonstrated. The Windows Store is a Metro style application. The application is built on the same APIs that developers can use themselves across their Windows 8 Metro apps.
Windows Store makes use of HTML5 and JavaScript to provide end users with a portal for secure, tested applications. Microsoft includes a spotlight section for the top Metro apps in the same way it does on Windows Phone. All applications include a brief overview, full detail page and reviews. The overview section will indicate the supported platform for the application.
Important aspect of the Store is the ability for websites to advertise their Windows 8 Metro application for download on their own site. Websites with an application will include a command button for end users to launch or download the application. The launch button will guide users into the Metro Windows Store and will allow them to download or trial the application. If the application is already installed then it will simply launch the existing application.
