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Can you use Microsoft Store games on PC?

If you're moving from a Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 PC to a new Windows device, you'll find that the best way to get apps and games is through Microsoft Store.
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Can Microsoft Store games be played on PC?

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 install Microsoft games on my PC?

To find apps and games on your PC:
  1. On your taskbar, select the Microsoft Store icon, then select More info up by your account picture.
  2. Select My Library. Any app or game with a Download icon next to it hasn't been downloaded yet. Select the Download icon to download and install the app or game.
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How do I put Microsoft Store apps and games on my desktop?

Pin apps and folders to the desktop or taskbar
  1. Select Start , select the arrow next to All apps, right-click the app, then select More > Pin to taskbar.
  2. If the app is already open on the desktop, press and hold (or right click) the app's taskbar icon, and then select Pin to taskbar.
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Can you put Microsoft Store games on 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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How do I convert 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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Why can't i install games on Microsoft Store PC?

Try running the Windows Store apps Troubleshooter at Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot. Try resetting the Store cache: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/reset-windows-sto... If that fails go to Settings>Apps and highlight Microsoft Store, choose Advanced Settings, then Reset. After it resets, restart PC.
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How do I play games bought from Microsoft Store?

Go to the Start button, and then from the apps list select Microsoft Store. Visit the Apps or Games tab in Microsoft Store. To see more of any category, select Show all at the end of the row.
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Where are Microsoft Store games stored on PC?

Windows stores the games you've downloaded from the Microsoft Store in a “secret” folder called WindowsApps. Here's where this folder is located: C:\Program Files\WindowsApps.
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Why there is no Microsoft Store in my PC?

Make sure you're signed in to your Microsoft account. The Microsoft Store app may not be available if you're signed in to a local account. If you're using a work device, check with your administrator. The Microsoft Store app might have been turned off.
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How do I install Microsoft Store games on my hard drive?

Install or move Microsoft Store apps on separate drive
  1. Open Settings.
  2. Click on System.
  3. Click on Storage.
  4. Under "Save locations," and on "New apps will save to," select the new drive location.
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Is it okay to download games from Microsoft Store?

All applications in the Windows Store are certified by Microsoft before they are made available. After a developer submits an app, it undergoes several tests where the app's packages are checked for viruses and malwares.
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How do I play Microsoft digital games on my PC?

Your games on Windows 10
  1. Select the Start button, then select Xbox Console Companion .
  2. Sign in with your Microsoft account. If you don't have a Microsoft account, select Create one! ...
  3. Select My games . Games you have on this device will appear here.
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Do you own the games you buy on Microsoft Store?

when you buy a game, the license will be tied to your Microsoft account and you will be able to play/download that game on any other console you have.
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How to play Xbox games on PC without console?

To access Xbox Play Anywhere, follow these steps:
  1. Visit the Xbox Play Anywhere website.
  2. Log into your Microsoft account.
  3. Install games with the Xbox Play Anywhere digital game license directly to your PC.
  4. Once you download the game, you can launch it directly from the Microsoft Store.
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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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Why can't i install games from Xbox app on PC?

Run the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter

Windows Store Apps troubleshooter is one of Windows' built-in tools for repairing corrupt files. This tool could help check if the Xbox app or any related app services are corrupted, preventing the Xbox app from working properly and downloading games to your PC.
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Why can't I download any games on my PC?

Fix 1: Check If Many Files Are Being Downloaded. Fix 2: Change Internet Option Settings. Fix 3: Clear Your Browser's Cache. Fix 4: Scan Your Computer for Virus.
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Can I transfer Xbox games to Steam?

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Where do Xbox games install on PC?

Also, Windows will automatically move all games already in C:\XboxGames to C:\Games. Change this folder and the new location will become your default install location. Any existing installations will also move to the new folder, too.
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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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Does Microsoft release games on Steam?

Xbox Game Studios is the video game production wing for Microsoft, responsible for the development and publishing of games for the Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Steam and Windows Store platforms.
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Can you transfer games to Steam?

Once a game is installed on one PC, all other PCs or the Steam Deck can install or update that game by transferring files directly from that one PC. A modern PC can easily transfer game content with 100MB/sec over a wired network connection.
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