Windows 10: [Title] can’t open because it is offline. The storage device might be missing or disconnected

Hello all,


Almost every App I have acquired via the Microsoft Store is returning the following error when I try to run it: [Title] can’t open because it is offline. The storage device might be missing or disconnected.


Mostly, these are games from within the XBox Beta App I have an Ultimate Games Pass But it also applies to apps acquired from the Store eg Minecraft and EnPass Password Manager. I have tried reinstalling things via the Store and the Xbox apps with no success. The only thing that does seem to work correctly is the Whatsapp Desktop app. The XBox Beta App, as well as the Game Bar, seem to run. I'm currently downloading a "new" game through the Xbox Beta app now to see if I get anywhere.


I've tried reinstalling both the games and the XBox Beta app as well as the XBox Game Bar itself on the suggestion of other discussions relating to this topic I've searched for on the web, but I'm not having any luck. The machine is online, there is plenty of storage and up until now, everything's been great.


Thanks for your help,

Dav

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How to Install Forza MotorSports Apex 6 Offline

Hi,

For us to have a better overview of your concern, kindly clarify the following details:

• What is the exact error message?
• What storage device did you use to download the game?
• What type of user account are you using? (e.g. Microsoft account, local account)

We suggest enabling offline play on your device before installing the game. Refer to

Play games offline on Windows using Offline mode for the steps.

Check out
Forza Motorsport 6: Apex on Windows 10 FAQ for more details.

We'll be waiting for your response.

 

Device Manager Un-Hiding Hidden Devices

When you connect a plug and play device, Windows Plug and Play manager detects it, finds and installs the driver. Device Manager lists the device with a solid icon.

The driver is only removed when you uninstall the device, not simply by disconnecting the device. When the device is disconnected, its driver is still installed. By default, Device Manager only displays connected devices. When you show hidden devices, note the Bluetooth icon you see is semi-transparent (not opaque). That indicates a "non-present" device. Sometimes also called a "ghost" device. The driver is still installed but the device is not currently detected (i.e. not connected).

Device can be disconnected when

• Device unplugged (e.g. removing a USB device)
• Turning a device OFF
• Disabling the device in BIOS (then windows won't detect it) or
• Device failure

So

• Check BIOS as suggested
• Check board connections
• Can b/t be turned off by a switch? or keyboard combination?

Also possible the b/t h/w failed

 

Window's Default Photo Program Cant Open My Images Anymore.. Help!!!

Suggest you link your other thread to this. Best not to raise 2 separate threads on the same PC - the problems could have an underlying cause.

phantom app on my app list called - Windows 10 Forums
may give you a clue

Try searching for your error message, which I've captured for you using a free screen OCR program:
ms-resource:AppFriendIyName can't open because it cannot be found. The storage device might
be missing or disconnected.