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Do Microsoft Store games work on Xbox?

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 play my Microsoft Store games on Xbox?

When you choose to download or purchase a game or app from the Microsoft Store or Xbox Game Pass, it installs automatically to your console if: Your console is set as your home console. Your console is powered on or the power mode is set to Sleep. Your console is connected to the Xbox network.
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Is Microsoft Store the same as Xbox Store?

The Microsoft Store account provides access to owned games, subscription benefits, and other Xbox app purchases made by that account. The Xbox account is used for game streaming access, in-game purchases, achievements, and friends. In most cases, it's best if the Microsoft Store and Xbox accounts are the same.
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How do I install Microsoft Store games on my Xbox?

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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How do I transfer games from Microsoft account to Xbox?

Here's how:
  1. On your console, sign in to Xbox Live using the gamertag that you used to purchase the content.
  2. Go to the Settings and then select Account.
  3. Go to Your Billing Options, and then select Licence Transfer.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to transfer the content licences.
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How to install games on Microsoft Store without Xbox app?

Installing from the Microsoft Store
  1. Sign in to your Microsoft account on your Windows 10/11 device. Sign in to your account.
  2. Open the Microsoft Store app. ...
  3. Select See more (...) in the top-right corner of the screen, and then select My Library.
  4. Select Install next to the game you want to install.
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Why isn t the Microsoft Store working on Xbox?

Performing a hard reset of your Xbox One console will clear your consoles cache and once completed, should allow access to the online store. To perform this: With the console is powered on, hold the power button for 10 seconds. Once the console powers off, reboot and your cache will be cleared.
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Why can't i buy stuff from Microsoft Store Xbox?

If you're having trouble buying something from Microsoft Store, here are some steps to try: Check your credit card is up to date on the Payment options page. Check you don't have any subscription payments overdue on the Services page. Check your account is not temporarily suspended.
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Is it OK to download 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. You can also read the process about app verification through this page.
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Is Microsoft Store and Xbox linked?

The Xbox app on PC relies on two Microsoft accounts: the Microsoft Store account, and the Xbox account (your PC gaming account). The Microsoft Store account provides access to owned games, subscription benefits, and other Xbox app purchases made by that account.
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Do all Windows games work on Xbox?

No. Only Play Anywhere titles can be purchased from the PC and also played on Xbox (or vice versa) without having to purchase the games again. Those games would be made available in the Microsoft Store in order to do that, so the EA games are not Play Anywhere.
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Can you download Windows games on Xbox?

To take advantage of Xbox Play Anywhere, you will need to have installed the Windows 10 Anniversary Edition update on your PC, as well as the latest update on your Xbox console. Then, simply log into your Xbox Live/Microsoft account and your Xbox Play Anywhere games will be available to download.
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What is the point of Microsoft Store?

The Microsoft Store – formerly called the Windows Store -- is an online marketplace for consumers to buy and download a variety of items. The store enables users to purchase hardware such as PCs, Surface products and Xbox consoles, or download software and digital content, including apps, games, movies or TV shows.
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Are apps from Microsoft Store better?

Security. Microsoft Store apps are more secure than desktop applications. They are more secure because they are downloaded from the Microsoft Store, which is a trusted source.
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Do you really need Microsoft Store?

The Microsoft Store on Windows 10 remains an integral part of the OS. It's how users can safely and securely pay for, download, and install their favorite third-party applications. But more importantly, it's how in-box system apps get updates to keep the OS current with new features.
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Can I use Microsoft Store if my Xbox is banned from Xbox Live?

You can still sign in to your Windows device and Microsoft account to use other online apps and features.
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Why is my Xbox not letting me buy a game?

In the Microsoft Store app: Close the Store app and reopen it, then try your purchase again. If that doesn't work, try to make your purchase from the Store through a web browser. If none of these solutions work, wait 24 hours and then try making the purchase again.
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Why isn t my Microsoft Store working on Xbox Series S?

Try to do a soft factory reset without removing any games and apps. Press the Xbox button to open the guide. Select Settings > System > Console info > reset then keep my games and apps.
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Why can't i download Microsoft Store games?

You might not be able to download games because of a temporary bug or glitch within the Windows Store app. The easiest way to get rid of it is by logging out of the Store, ending its process, and then logging back in.
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How do I use my Xbox account on Microsoft Store?

Launch the Xbox app and sign in with the Microsoft account you use for Xbox. Select your gamerpic, then select Settings. Under Account, select Change my Microsoft Store account. Follow the on-screen instructions and sign in to the Store with the Microsoft account you use for Xbox.
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Why doesn't Microsoft Store work?

If you're having trouble launching Microsoft Store, here are some things to try: Reset the Microsoft Store cache: Press the Windows Logo Key + R to open the Run dialog box, type wsreset.exe, and then select OK.
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Can you install games from Microsoft Store?

To get a game or app from Microsoft Store: To see more of any category, select Show all at the end of the row. Select the app or game you'd like to download, and then select Get. Sign in with your Microsoft account to finish downloading your app or game.
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Why can't I download apps from Microsoft Store?

If updates for Windows were recently installed, you'll need to restart your PC before you can install apps from Microsoft Store. Your PC isn't authorized to use Microsoft Store apps. You'll need to sign into the app with your Microsoft account.
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Do you need Xbox app to install games?

Besides the Store app, this can also be done in a web browser. On the game's detail page in the Microsoft Store, select Install from Xbox app. Choose your device, then select Install.
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How do I avoid Microsoft Store?

You can block access to Microsoft Store app with AppLocker by creating a rule for packaged apps. You'll give the name of the Microsoft Store app as the packaged app that you want to block from client computers. For more information on AppLocker, see What is AppLocker?
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