Windows 10: Windows 10 Store wont let me reinstall game

I own the Windows Store version of Sea of Thieves.


Back in the day I installed this on my External HDD, also containing +/- about 2 TB of important data.

Now my laptop has been reset a while back and Windows Store doesnt seem to recognize the installation anymore.

My problem is as follows:

If I select my External HDD for installation it just does nothing, stays on the 'Select a drive' screen. Probably cause it is already installed.

I cant delete it, as windows doesnt know it is here, I cant tell it to remove it either.

What can I do to fix this? I cant just reformat my External HDD to play 1 game.

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I can't reinstall my previously installed games!!!

Hi Fahd,

It appears that you're having an issue installing your previous games after reinstalling Windows 10. We would like to know if it is only happening when you're installing your games or is it also happening when you're installing an app from Microsoft Store.

Meanwhile, we suggest clearing Windows Store's cache by performing these steps:

• Press Windows key + R.
• Type wsreset.exe then hit Enter.
• Restart your computer.

Keep us in the loop with the result.

 

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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.