Windows 10: Issue Installing Game Pass Games on PC

Discus and support Issue Installing Game Pass Games on PC in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hello everyone,I'm experiencing difficulties installing Game Pass games on my PC. When I try to download a game through the Xbox app or the Microsoft... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by icasinisempreamee, May 17, 2025 at 6:32 AM.

  1. Issue Installing Game Pass Games on PC


    Hello everyone,I'm experiencing difficulties installing Game Pass games on my PC. When I try to download a game through the Xbox app or the Microsoft Store, the installation does not start.I have already tried several solutions, including:Checking my internet connection.Updating Windows and drivers.Resetting the Microsoft Store using wsreset.Resetting the Xbox app from settings.Restarting Gaming Services.Running Get-AppxPackage in PowerShell, but I receive an "Access denied" message.Currently, the Microsoft Store allows me to install apps, but not Game Pass games. The Xbox app does not allow m

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    icasinisempreamee, May 17, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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  2. Can't install games with game pass

    Hi Ashenath,

    If you can’t install Game Pass Games on your PC, follow these suggestions:

    Check if you have the right Game Pass

    Clear Cache of Xbox Game Pass App

    Update to the latest Windows 10 version,viz v1903

    Admin privileges for Games

    Give Admin privileges for Games

    Check Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter

    Repair Game if it keeps crashing or doesn’t work

    Cannot Sign in to Xbox Live

    If these steps didn't work, you can visit this link for further information:

    https://www.thewindowsclub.com/cant-install-gam...

    Feel free to give me feedback about this issue.

    Thanks and regards,
     
    RichardGuerzon, May 17, 2025 at 6:34 AM
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  3. Xbox Game Pass for PC - Compatibility Issue with Gaming Computers

    Hey fellow Microsoft community members,

    I'm encountering a compatibility issue between Xbox Game Pass for PC and my gaming computer, and I'm seeking your assistance to resolve it. Here are the specifics:

    1. Problem: I recently subscribed to Xbox Game Pass for PC, hoping to enjoy a wide range of games. However, I'm facing challenges while running certain games on my gaming computer.
    2. System Configuration:-
    • Operating System: Windows 10
    • Processor: Intel Core i7-10700K
    • Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10 GB VRAM)
    • RAM: 16 GB DDR4
    • Storage: 1 TB NVMe SSD
    • Error Messages: When attempting to launch certain games from Xbox Game Pass for PC, I encounter error messages such as "Error code XYZ" or "Game crashes upon startup."
    3. Troubleshooting Steps Taken:

    • Updated Windows 10 to the latest version.
    • Ensured that graphics card drivers are up to date.
    • Verified game files and reinstalled problematic games.
    • Disabled background applications and antivirus software temporarily.
    I would greatly appreciate any insights or troubleshooting suggestions to overcome this compatibility issue and enjoy a seamless gaming experience with Xbox Game Pass for PC.



    Thank you all for your support!
     
  4. kis6meszi Win User

    Issue Installing Game Pass Games on PC

    Game Pass games disappeared from my PC

    Hi there,

    I created a ticket a couple of months ago, about the same issue, and it happens now every 30-60 days.

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    Basically every game disappeared from my Windows PC that was installed via the Xbox app. I have game pass ultimate subscription, playing on Xbox and on my laptop.

    I had Football Manager 23, The Outer World and Citizen Sleeper installed, all of them are gone. I turned off the computer with Atomic Heart being downloaded, I had to download that from scratch as well.

    Last time I couldn't give answers to the questions listed in the previous ticket, but now I can. These were the questions in the previous ticket:

    To start, please provide us information/answer on the following questions:

    • Current version and edition of Windows Installed? (Search for WINVER in Windows search to see this)
    22H2 (OS Build 22621.1555)

    • Are you only having issues with games installed via game pass?
    I don't have any other games installed from the Microsoft Store. Every other game I have from different platforms (Epic, Steam, GOG) are fine.

    • Or other games are also affected
    Any game I install via game pass

    • Are you running any antivirus or antimalware software?
    No, I have the default windows protection only.

    • What changes have you made before the issue appeared?
    None, apart from this time I started installing Atomic Heart, but this happens every month or so, and this was the only time I started installing Atomic Heart. Turned the computer off, when I turned it back on the next day, everything was gone.

    • If a game was installed with Xbox Game Pass but will no longer play, make sure that your Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold subscriptions are active, and that the game is still in the current catalog.
    I have game pass ultimate, and it is active all the time.

    • If you’re having trouble remotely downloading a game, go to the “Why isn’t my game downloading when I install from the Game Pass mobile app?” section, above.
    That thing I can manage (although that is problematic too). I would like to know how can I prevent 150~200GB of data to disappear from my computer without any interaction, warning or intention.

    • Also check if you are sing in with the correct Windows user profile.
    I am, my computer, using it alone.

    There are multiple reports about this issue online, however I couldn't find any information about why it happens, or how. I think it's absolutely ridiculous that my computer can delete huge volume of files without any warnings, and especially that it looks like it happens with something I pay for regularly, and even more so it comes from Microsoft.

    Also, I reinstalled my Windows from scratch when it happened for the first time. Seems like it didn't fix anything.

    I would appreciate any suggestions, I'm stuck with this problem, currently re-downloading everything.

    Thanks a lot!

    Daniel
     
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