How to install the new MS Paint with layers in Windows 10

Hi, Gradient Man here, today I'm writing a tutorial on how to install the Windows 11 MS Paint in Windows 10!

Firstly, download this .ZIP file and extract to a place you're sure you won't EVER delete. (if you delete the special folder, your Windows 11 Paint will break)

Secondly, make sure you have enabled Developer Mode in your Settings app turned on. This will be useful when you're actually installing the app.

When you extract the .ZIP file, open a window of Powershell. Type this command in:

Add-AppxPackage "PATH_TO_UR_EXTRACTED_FOLDER/AppxManifest.xml" -register

If you got an error, you're in the right path, don't worry.

Open the AppxManifest.xml file in an text/code editor which has a "Find and Replace" feature.

Take a look at your error. It should have a part which says The device is currently running OS version xx.xx.xx.xx, enter 10.0.22000.0 as the text to replace and the four numbers separated by dots as replacement value, and replace every occurence found with the "Find and Replace" feature.

Run the command again in PowerShell, and if it outputs nothing, that means Windows 11 MS Paint was successfully installed! Find your newly installed program in the Start Menu.

This probably won't work in lower versions than in Windows 10, because Windows 11 MS Paint is a UWP app, and UWP technologies were introduced in Windows 10.

Merry Christmas, happy Painting with layers, and have a nice New Year's Eve. Cya!

- The Gradient Man 🎨🖌️