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Install ChatGPT as a Chrome app on Windows

• Without the Plus, Team, Edu, or Enterprise plan
• Advantage: Open and use multiple instances of ChatGPT simultaneously
• GPT runs in its own browser window, independent of other browser tabs
• The Chrome-GPT app offers an optimized, distraction-free interface
• Open from Windows Start
• Open from the taskbar
• You can also open the ChatGPT Chrome app with a keyboard shortcut

Here is the guide for setting up the Google Chrome ChatGPT app for Windows

Link to the step-by-step installation guide for ChatGPT via the Microsoft Store

ChatGPT preview version for Plus, Team, Edu, and Enterprise subscribers

The recent release of the preview version of ChatGPT for Windows in the Microsoft Store offers an exciting opportunity for Windows users to access the popular AI-based assistant directly within their operating system. OpenAI has provided seamless access to the powerful AI technology of ChatGPT through this app, which is especially appealing for users with paid subscriptions. This initial version, which is still in the development phase, introduces numerous new features that are sure to impress Windows users.
Source: Help page on ChatGPT for Windows

Exclusive Access for Paid ChatGPT Users

One key aspect of this preview version is that access is currently only available to users with a paid ChatGPT subscription. These include the Plus, Team, Edu, and Enterprise plans. Free ChatGPT users can download the app from the Microsoft Store but will not be able to use it. The decision to limit access to paying subscribers may indicate that OpenAI is testing additional features specifically for these user groups before potentially making them available to a wider audience.
Source: Help page on ChatGPT for Windows

Features of the ChatGPT App on Windows

The ChatGPT app in the Microsoft Store allows users to access the AI capabilities directly from their Windows desktop. Particularly convenient is the fact that users no longer need to access ChatGPT through a browser; instead, they can launch the app like any other Windows program. Here are some of the main features the app offers:

• Integration into the Windows environment: The app can easily be pinned to the Windows taskbar, providing quick access to ChatGPT.
• Integration with Microsoft services: Users can expect that the app will be even more closely integrated with Microsoft services like Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive in the future.
• Powerful text generation: As in the web version, the AI remains highly capable of generating text, answering questions, and assisting with research.
• Simplified use: With the native app integration, users can switch between applications and ChatGPT even more smoothly.
  Source: Help page on ChatGPT for Windows

How to Download and Install the App

The preview version of ChatGPT can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store via this link to the app. Users with a compatible ChatGPT subscription can simply download the app and log in with their OpenAI account. Installation is as straightforward as installing any other app from the store.
Source: Microsoft Store App Link

Future Extensions and Updates

OpenAI has consistently introduced new features and optimizations for ChatGPT in the past, and it is expected that this will also apply to the Windows version of the app. Particularly interesting will be potential expansions that further enhance integration with Windows tools. Businesses, in particular, who use ChatGPT in their daily operations could benefit from a closer integration with Microsoft products.
Source: Help page on ChatGPT for Windows

An Important Step for AI in Everyday Use

The preview version of ChatGPT for Windows is a significant step toward seamless AI integration on Windows systems. Although the app is currently only available to paying users, it may become accessible to a broader audience in the near future. The prospect of having AI-powered tools directly on the desktop offers numerous advantages for both private and business users.
Source: Microsoft Store App Link