Is Microsoft working on a Software Center for Windows 7?

Microsoft has been sending a survey around that has caused many to believe that an AppStore or Software Center is in the works, possibly or Windows 7 or Windows 8. A potential AppStore would have many benefits. One, you wouldn’t have to visit a dozen websites every time you format since all the apps could be retrieved from within the OS. Secondly, Microsoft would definitely make sure all the downloads were deemed safe before posting them into the store or directory.

Here are some of the more interesting features that this “AppStore” may have judging from the questions asked in the survey:

• Auto-updating apps
• Auto-configuring apps
• Blocking apps from unverified publishers
• Ability to install multiple apps on the PC at the same time (Some apps only permit one installer running at a time. Perhaps Microsoft will remove this limitation.)
• Find reviews or ratings of apps
• Ability to know which programs are causing problems on the PC

ArsTechnica has a copy of the survey. Judging from some of the questions asked, looks like Microsoft is leaning towards a central software location to deal with anything related to apps on the computer. Seeing such a feature in Windows 7 probably isn’t likely since Ballmer said the Beta was pretty much feature-complete. But seeing how Windows 7 seems to focus on better usability and being more helpful, it could be a possibility. What do you think? Let us know in the comments.

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