Windows 10: Uninstalling Windows Store Games

Discus and support Uninstalling Windows Store Games in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; This is relatively straightforward. I Bought the Game Pass to try out Sea of Thieves and just picked it up in the Steam Sale. Now, uninstalling via the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by IronClover, Nov 12, 2020.

  1. Uninstalling Windows Store Games


    This is relatively straightforward. I Bought the Game Pass to try out Sea of Thieves and just picked it up in the Steam Sale. Now, uninstalling via the control panel only leads to uninstalling the Steam version of the game and I do not seem to be able to find an uninstall option in the MS Store library.


    Now, am I just blind or does the Store not have an option to uninstall? If so, what options do I have to remove it as I do not want to save those 50GB of disk space if possible.

    :)
     
    IronClover, Nov 12, 2020
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  2. WiIfred P Win User

    UNINSTALL GAMES FROM MICROSOFT

    Hi Calaird,

    This is Wil, one of the independent advisor, an expert with Windows 10 and a fellow Windows 10 user like you. I understand your concern about Uninstalling games.

    Reference:

    If you installed your game from the Microsoft Store, follow these steps:

    1. Press the Windows button on your device or keyboard, or select the Windows icon in the lower-left corner of the main screen.

    2. Select All Apps, and then find your game in the list.

    3. Right-click the game tile, and then select Uninstall.

    4. Follow the steps to uninstall the game.

    5. To reinstall your game, open the Store app, and then select the profile button.

    6. Select My Library.

    7. Locate your game in the list of available downloads, and then select the download icon to the right.

    If you installed your game from a location other than the Microsoft Store, such as a DVD or external storage device, follow these steps:

    1. Press the Windows button on your device or keyboard, or select the Windows icon in the lower-left corner of the main screen.

    2. Select Settings, and then in the search bar, type “Programs and features.”

    3. Select Programs and Features from the search results.

    4. Highlight your game in the list of available programs and apps.

    5. If your game supports repair, Repair will appear as an option above the list of games. Select this option to access the in-game repair process. Alternatively, some games support repair via the Uninstall/Change options. If you don't see "Repair," select Uninstall
    or Change from the available options and check to see if the game supports repair.

    I hope my suggestions help you. If you need further assistance please do reply back and I will respond as quickly as possible. Have a nice day.

    Thanks,

    Wilfred P.

    Independent Advisor
     
    WiIfred P, Nov 12, 2020
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  3. Microsoft Store Games

    Hi Nhan,

    For us to make sure that the failed download will be remove from your device, please follow the steps below:

    Step 1: Uninstall the game on your device.

    Click this link for the steps.

    Step 2: Run the troubleshooter for Windows apps.



    Check this link for the app troubleshooter.

    Step 3: Reset the Windows Store to clear the Store cache.



    • Press Windows key + X on your keyboard.   
    • Click on Command prompt (Admin).   
    • Type wsreset.exe, and then hit Enter.   

    Step 4: Reinstall the game again.

    To make sure that all changes made will take effect. Here's the link on how.

    We hope that this information was helpful. Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Acelyn Alc, Nov 12, 2020
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  4. Uninstalling Windows Store Games

    Pre-loaded games won't uninstall

    I'm not really into some of the games that were pre-loaded into my PC but when I try to bring up the games from the Start menu and click on 'uninstall' it takes me to the control panel, and I don't see the games listed there for me to uninstall. Suggestions, please? Thanks! ~P
     
    punkinbee59, Nov 12, 2020
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