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# Block Windows Store Apps

> How to block modern Windows Store (UWP) applications.

Windows Store apps (also called UWP apps) work differently from traditional desktop software. Here's how to block them.

## The Challenge

Many Windows Store apps run under a shared process called `ApplicationFrameHost.exe`. Blocking this process would block *all* Store apps, which is usually too aggressive.

## Recommended Approach: Window Title Matching

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1. Open the Store app you want to block
2. Use the [Helper Tool](/guides/using-the-helper-tool) to see its window title
3. In your plan, add the app by **window title** rather than process name

**Example:** To block the Windows Store TikTok app, add a title match for `TikTok`.

## Some Store Apps Have Unique Processes

Not all Store apps use `ApplicationFrameHost.exe`. Some have their own process names:

* Use the Helper Tool or Task Manager to check
* If the app has a unique process name, you can block by process as normal

## Block All Store Apps

If you want to block every Store app:

1. Add `ApplicationFrameHost.exe` as a blocked process
2. Add exceptions by whitelisting specific window titles you need (e.g., Calculator, Settings)

<Warning>Blocking `ApplicationFrameHost.exe` also blocks some built-in Windows apps like Settings and Calculator. Only do this if you're sure you don't need any Store apps during your focus period.</Warning>