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Discus and support Is there a way to let Microsoft Store recognise game files left over from previous... in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I recently reinstalled windows 10 to get rid of a constant BSOD I'm encountering. I wiped the C drive but left everything else intact. I have some... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Zephyr_F8, Jun 9, 2020.

  1. Is there a way to let Microsoft Store recognise game files left over from previous...


    I recently reinstalled windows 10 to get rid of a constant BSOD I'm encountering. I wiped the C drive but left everything else intact. I have some pretty space-consuming games installed on my other drives (about 80GB of Forza Horizon 4) and I don't really fancy re-downloading it. Is there any way to let the system 'recognise' that the game files are still there instead of re-downloading the whole thing?

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    /u/Zephyr_F8, Jun 9, 2020
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  2. Arun B J Win User

    Games from App Store

    Hi,



    I suggest you to follow the steps below for the Windows store downloads.


    • Press Windows + E.

    • Click on This PC at the top left corner.

    • Click on C: Drive.

    • Click on Program files.

    • Click on Windows Apps.


    Keep us posted on this issue so that we can assist you better.
     
    Arun B J, Jun 16, 2020
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  3. Microsoft Sudoku Daily Challenge game crashes during the game.

    Hi LJamesBlythe,

    Having a corrupted game file is one of the potential reasons why Microsoft Sudoku crashes when playing. To help you resolve this concern, I need to gather more details. Kindly answer the questions below:

    • When did the issue start?
    • Are you experiencing this concern with all of your games?
    • 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.
     
    Wilfred Mac, Jun 16, 2020
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  4. Is there a way to let Microsoft Store recognise game files left over from previous...

    Using games from the microsoft store

    Based on the results you've obtained, this can be an issue with the Windows Store which affects the digital games you’ve downloaded from it. We suggest manually resetting the Windows Store cache. Here are the steps:

    • Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run dialog box.
    • Type WSReset.exe and click OK.
    • The Store and a command prompt will now open with any message. The command prompt will automatically close after the Store's cache has been reset.
    Once done with the reset, kindly click this
    link
    and follow the steps on how to check for updates for apps and games from Windows Store. Search if there are any updates available for the affected game.

    Keep us updated with the progress.
     
    Catherine Cus., Jun 16, 2020
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