Windows 10: Game share with family accounts on same computer

Discus and support Game share with family accounts on same computer in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Is there a way to share without each account having to install the game again? For example, I have FS2020 installed but when my son tries to start the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/pdawg17, Aug 23, 2020.

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    Game share with family accounts on same computer


    Is there a way to share without each account having to install the game again? For example, I have FS2020 installed but when my son tries to start the game under his login, it wants to install the 100GB again. Steam only requires one installation. We can get around that by having him login to the Store under my login but would prefer he be able to do so from his.

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  3. ROUTZ
    Routz Win User
    Game sharing with family members

    Hi,

    I have just purchased Froza Horizon 4 Standard edition from Microsoft Store on Windows 10 PC. It downloaded and Installed overnight. Seems to work fine on my account/profile.

    I want to share it with other Family members who have microsoft accounts and are listed as my family members. I believe this is possible with xbox play anywhere games.

    Logged into one childs account, went to microsoft store, found game but it seems to want me to buy it again! Should it just say Install instead of Buy?

    We dont have an xbox console. Do we need any other xbox stuff( pass, software etc.)?

    Thanks for any sugestions.
     
    Routz, Aug 23, 2020
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  4. ARNIE EST
    Arnie Est Win User

    Game share with family accounts on same computer

    family account

    Hi Natasha,

    About your concern, your son's account is under Family account which limits your child in downloading apps that is inappropriate for his age. To manage your family account, you may follow the steps below:


    • Go to
      account.microsoft.com/family       and sign in with your Microsoft account.

    • Select the child whose settings you want to manage from the list of children in your Family.

    • Choose what to turn on or change for your child's account:
    • Recent activity allows you to see what websites they've been visiting, what apps and games they've been using, and how much time they've been spending on their devices.
    • Web browsing lets you choose what websites your child can and can't see.
    • Apps & games allows you to limit the apps and games your child can download from the Windows Store. It also lets you unblock any app or game you’ve blocked previously.
    • Screen time allows you to set the maximum amount of time they can spend on their devices.

    Let us know if you need more assistance.
     
    Arnie Est, Aug 23, 2020
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