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Can games bought on the Microsoft Store be played on PC?

How does Xbox Play Anywhere work? When you buy an Xbox Play Anywhere digital game through the Xbox Store or the Windows Store, it's yours to play on Xbox and Windows 10 PC at no additional cost.
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How do I play games bought from Microsoft Store?

Microsoft apps and games, including Xbox
  1. Press the Xbox button on your controller.
  2. Select My games & apps > Ready to install.
  3. Select the game, then select Install.
  4. For game add-ons that aren't installed, select Games, choose a game, press the Menu button, and then select Manage game.
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Can I play offline if I buy a game in Microsoft Store?

Most games with a campaign mode will be playable offline, but games with network co-op or multiplayer features will not work while you're offline. While playing offline, some features, such as the ability to purchase additional items from the Microsoft Store, will not be available.
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Can Microsoft Store games be played with Steam?

Of course, the answer is “Yes”. Steam is a widely popular online game platform that you can use to manage your games with ease. There is a specific option to add Windows games to Steam in the library interface. Besides, you can add the game shortcut from Windows Stores to Steam with the help of an open-source tool.
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Can you transfer a Microsoft Store game to another PC?

You cannot trasnfer a Microsoft Store game via a flash drive. To get the same game on another pc, you just need to install it from the Microsoft Store on the new PC. You can install a game on ten different devices in Windows 10.
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How do I transfer Microsoft games to Steam?

How to add a Microsoft App game from the Store to your Steam...
  1. Open Steam.
  2. Click on “+ ADD A GAME” (bottom left corner of steam)
  3. Choose “Add a Non-Steam Game…”
  4. Choose “BROWSE…”
  5. Go to “C:\Windows\”
  6. Scroll down and open “explorer.exe” from “C:\Windows\”
  7. Leave it selected and click “ADD SELECTED PROGRAMS”
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How do I transfer my games to a new PC?

Method 1. Manually Move PC Games to Another Drive - Microsoft Solution
  1. Go to Settings, click "Apps", and select "Apps & features".
  2. Find the games that you downloaded from the Microsoft App store, click it, and select "Move".
  3. Click the drop list to select a new drive (such as D), and click "Move".
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How do I put Microsoft Store apps and games on my desktop?

For Windows 10, click Start. For Windows 11, click Start and click All apps This will show a list of all apps you have installed in Windows. Find the target app from the list, drag and pull the app from the Start menu to the desktop. This will create a desktop shortcut for the app installed from Microsoft Store.
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How do I add Microsoft games to non Steam?

You can also click Add a Game in the bottom-left corner and select Add a Non-Steam Game. A pop-up will appear with all the software installed in your programs folder. If your game isn't listed (and it likely won't be), hit Browse. Go to the folder where the game is installed, click the game's executable, and hit Open.
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Can I buy a game on Steam from my phone and download it on my PC?

To install Steam games from your phone to your PC, you must have a Steam app (download it from the app Store to your phone) and also a Steam client on your PC.
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When I bought a game on Microsoft Store it won't download?

How to Fix the Microsoft Store When It Won't Download Games
  1. Log Out and Back Into the Microsoft Store. ...
  2. Disable Your Antivirus Temporarily. ...
  3. Restart the Windows Update Service. ...
  4. Clear the Microsoft Store Cache. ...
  5. Run the Built-In Windows Troubleshooting Utilities. ...
  6. Check the Storage Settings. ...
  7. Perform a System Restore.
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Can I return a game I bought on Microsoft?

Digital goods like apps, games, add-on content, subscriptions, movies, TV shows, and books aren't returnable unless the offer for applicable law states that you're eligible for a refund. You can request a refund on your Xbox order history page.
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Can I sell games I bought on Microsoft Store?

You can not sell games to another person.
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Where are games bought from Microsoft Store installed?

Viewing the location of programs and apps downloaded from the Microsoft Store. Programs and apps downloaded from the Microsoft Store are installed in the following path by default: C:/Program Files/WindowsApps (Hidden items). To check hidden items, open This PC, click View and select Hidden items.
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Why there is no Microsoft Store in my PC?

If you don't find Microsoft Store in a search: Make sure you signed in to your Microsoft account on your device. The Store app may not be available if you're signed in to a local account. Check with your administrator if you're using a work device.
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What happens if you add a non Steam game?

This will only add a shortcut to your game in the Steam client. This will not allow you to download updates for your game through Steam, nor allow you to use this game as proof of ownership for your Steam account.
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Can I play my Xbox Games on PC?

How does Xbox Play Anywhere work? When you buy an Xbox Play Anywhere digital game through the Xbox Store or the Windows Store, it's yours to play on Xbox and Windows 10 PC at no additional cost.
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Can I transfer a game from Epic to Steam?

Many games are exclusive to the Epic Games Store, but you can still add them to your Steam library. Although we're talking about adding Epic games to your Steam library here, the same process works across all PC gaming platforms, including Ubisoft Connect, GOG, Origin, and more.
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How do I access Microsoft games on my PC?

Sign in to your Microsoft account. Go to Microsoft Store. Search for the game you want to install. Click the Get button to download and install this game on your computer.
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What is the difference between desktop app and Microsoft Store app?

1. What are the differences between desktop and Microsoft Store apps? Desktop apps are designed for the desktop and Microsoft Store apps are designed for the Microsoft Store. Desktop apps can be installed on a computer or a tablet and Microsoft Store apps can only be installed on Windows 10 devices.
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Can we transfer games from mobile to PC?

With a USB cable, connect your phone to your computer. On your phone, tap the 'Charging this device via USB' notification. Under 'Use USB for', select File Transfer. An Android File Transfer window will open on your computer.
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Can I transfer a game from laptop to PC?

1. Connect the external hard drive with Steam games back up to the new PC and log in Steam with your account. > Open up the Steam platform on the new PC and select Steam > Backup and Restore Games... > Select "Restore a previous backup" and click on "NEXT>".
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Can I redeem a Microsoft code on Steam?

Launch Steam, and log into the Steam account you wish to redeem your code with. Click the Games menu at the top of the Steam client and choose the 'Activate a Product on Steam…' option. Follow the on-screen prompts to receive your item.
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What happens if I buy a game on Microsoft Store do I get a code?

I would like to clarify, did you purchase it on Microsoft Store? If yes, it will be added directly to your account and there is no activation code. A code is only given for games that were purchased as a gift.
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