Sample application using C# + XAML

Question

I am trying to learn C# with XAML but some how i am not able to create a sample app.

I am following few tutorials on internet,
but as given in the tutorial i need to select Blank App (XAML) template with Visual C#.

But in my Visual Studio 2013 Express Edition i don't get option for:
Installed->Templates->Visual C#->Windows Store->Blank App (XAML)

I have only:
Installed->Templates->Visual C#->Windows

And no Blank App (XAML) option.

Do i need to install anything else to get this option?
Also What are Windows Store applications?

UPDATE:
- My Visual Studio 2013 Express is installed on Windows 7 Machine.
- I am trying to create just a sample application using C# and XAML not specific for Windows Store app.

Are you using windows 8 (.net 4.5)? Windows 8 has an app store.. called Windows Store — Sayse, Sep 18 '14 at 12:58
Take a look at this post: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/129772/how-to-begin-wpf-development
It might help you :) — Sid, Sep 18 '14 at 13:17

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Sep 18 '14 at 13:01

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Could it be that you are not using Windows 8/8.1 which is required for App development. You can however create XAML/WPF windows desktop programs but then you would have to find tutorials specific for WPF.

answered Sep 18 '14 at 13:01

pln

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So i need windows 8 machine for this? and what version of Visual Studio? Please see my updated question. – User7723337 Sep 18 '14 at 13:14
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Can you find Visual C# > Windows Desktop > WPF Application. This would give you the project type for creating a desktop application using Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) that also uses XAML. – pln Sep 18 '14 at 13:16

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Sep 18 '14 at 13:05

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I think you have installed Visual Studio Express for Windows Desktop, instead of for Windows.

You can download it here: http://www.visualstudio.com/downloads/download-visual-studio-vs#d-express-windows-8

answered Sep 18 '14 at 13:05

the_nuts

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So i need windows 8 machine for this? and what version of Visual Studio? Please see my updated question. – User7723337 Sep 18 '14 at 13:15
Yes, you are trying to make a Windows Store app. Windows 7 had no Store, and can't run Windows store apps (so-called "metro" apps) – the_nuts Sep 18 '14 at 13:18

Sample application using C# + XAML

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