They’re in the Windows 11 start menu too, making it a truly cross-environment launcher for Windows, Android and Linux.

If the app you want isn't on the Amazon app store, there's still a relatively easy way to get it installed on your Windows 11 PC.

Introduction In order to allow Android apps to run on Windows 11, Microsoft developed what it calls a Windows Subsystem for Android.

Windows 11 gives users the ability to download Android apps. So how do you do it? This comprehensive guide will take you through the process.

That said, you cannot install any app even if you successfully install Windows Subsystem for Android. In that case, you need to sideload apps to run Android apps and games on Windows 11.

Windows 11 comes with the ability to install and run Android apps if you so choose. We lay out the steps you need to take in order to get it up and running.

Supported devices running Android 11 can run multiple apps side-by-side on Windows, but be aware that less powerful phones will be sluggish with more than one simultaneous app.

Learn how to reset Windows Subsystem for Android on Windows 11. You can reset WSA to factory defaults using Windows Settings.

5 Android apps you need to try on Windows 11 While it may have a more limited selection than Google Play, the Amazon Appstore is home to some useful apps, and you can get a lot of them for free.