Windows 10: missing game not on files but still has storage?

Discus and support missing game not on files but still has storage? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; recently I uninstalled a game honkai star rail to download a new one genshin all goes well until I noticed another game I had from the same launcher... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by liam li, May 31, 2025 at 5:07 PM.

  1. liam li Win User

    missing game not on files but still has storage?


    recently I uninstalled a game honkai star rail to download a new one genshin all goes well until I noticed another game I had from the same launcher zenless zone zero went missing. I can't find it on the location I installed it in but the storage remained the same for some reason I think I'd notice if 80-90 gb suddenly disappeared from my disk but the file isn't there nor can I open the game launcher can't auto find it I'm just trying to find out how on earth do I find or uninstall it because I initially found it on control panel, tried to uninstall it only for the launcher to say I

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  2. robinpe Win User

    Missing apps: Store, People, Photos, Games & Camera on upgrading to 10

    Thanks for replying spunk. That's the 'alphabetical' list I was referring to, none of these apps are in that 'All apps' list. Any more suggestions?
     
  3. When using MS Minesweeper and select a game I get " A saved game was found in the cloud storage location. Which game would you like to use? " use local

    Hi Jimbo0,

    Having a corrupted game file is one of the potential reasons why you are getting this error: "A saved game was found in the cloud storage location. Which game would you like to use?" when playing the game Microsoft Minesweeper. To help you resolve this
    concern, I need to collect more information. Kindly answer the questions below:

    • When did the issue start?
    • Are you experiencing this concern with all of your games?
    • Have you made any changes on your computer prior to this concern?
    • What are the troubleshooting steps you have done so far?
    • Have you tried uninstalling and reinstalling the affected game?

    In the meantime, I suggest that you perform the troubleshooting steps below:

    Step 1: Run the troubleshooter for Windows apps using the link below. This can help remove problems with an app from Microsoft Store.

    Click here

    Step 2: Check for updates for apps and games from Windows Store. Kindly click the link below to proceed:

    Check for updates for apps and games from Windows Store

    Step 3: Delete Temporary files. This will help delete temporary files that have been stored on your computer.

    1. Click Start and click Settings.
    2. Select System.
    3. Select Storage.
    4. Select This PC.
    5. Click Temporary files.
    6. Choose Temporary files.
    7. Click Remove files.

    Step 4: Reset the game from the Settings menu.

    1. Click Start and click Settings.
    2. Select System.
    3. Select Apps and features.
    4. Find the game and click Advanced options.
    5. Click Reset. You need to restart your computer to let the changes take effect.

    Kindly update us with the results, so that we can assist you further.
     
  4. missing game not on files but still has storage?

    Burning Files To cdr

    I tried to drag a .txt file to the burn list, as suggested above, but it will not drop in. I get a message "+add to burn list" but I cannot get it to drop into the burn list. Is there another step I am missing?
     
    CathleenBaker, May 31, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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