how to pin an app on the start screen
Pin apps to the Start Screen in Windows 8.1 When you download an app from the Windows store in 8.1 it does not get pinned to the Start Screen automatically. Use the following steps to pin an app to the Start Screen: 1  Open the Start Screen. 2  Click or tap the arrow icon in the lower left corner to view the list of apps. 3  Tap and hold or right-click the app you want to add. 4  Click Pin to Start from the menu bar that opens along the bottom of the screen.