The idea of an app store is nothing new – it is a concept that has been available to mobile users for many years, and the same is true for OS X and Linux - but Windows has been a little slow on the uptake. Here we take a look at three options that can be used to bring an app store and app management option to older versions of Windows.

But if you have decided to stick with Windows 7 for a little longer, there’s no need to feel left out. Anyone who has upgraded to Windows 8 has been able to take advantage of the Store to track down all of the latest and greatest apps as well as ensuring that installed software is kept up to date.