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How do I access my Microsoft account games?

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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How do I find my games on my Microsoft account?

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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Where do I find the games I bought on Microsoft?

To review app, game or subscription purchases, track orders or view and print invoices, sign in to the order history page on your Microsoft account dashboard. Make sure you sign in with the account you used to make the purchase. To see past orders and past purchases, use the Show and Ordered within filters.
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How do I open Microsoft game menu?

Xbox Game Bar is built into Windows 11 so you can capture videos and screenshots while playing PC games. While you're playing a game, press the Windows logo key + G on your keyboard to open Xbox Game Bar. If you have an Xbox 360 or Xbox One controller plugged in to your PC, press the Xbox button.
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Are games saved on a Microsoft account?

Anything you purchase is stored on your account so you can redownload them and play anywhere.
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How do I recover games from Microsoft Store?

Backup/Restore Windows Store games
  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Select System.
  3. Select Apps & features.
  4. Highlight the game you are looking for.
  5. Click Move.
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Can you access games from Xbox Microsoft account?

You'll need an account to play games and access other experiences on your Xbox console, Windows PC, and Xbox mobile apps. If you don't already have an account, you can create one for free.
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How do I show Microsoft games on my desktop?

Create a game shortcut on your desktop
  1. Click Start, and then click Computer.
  2. Double-click Drive C.
  3. Open the Program files folder.
  4. Open the Microsoft Games folder, and then open the specific game folder.
  5. Locate the executable file for the game.
  6. Right-click the executable file, and then click Create Shortcut.
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What is the shortcut for the Microsoft game Bar?

Press Windows logo key  + G to open Game Bar, then select Widget menu in the Home Bar.
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Why is my Windows game bar not opening?

If nothing happens when you press the Windows logo key + G, check your Xbox Game Bar settings. Open the Start menu, and select Settings > Gaming > Xbox Game Bar and make sure Enable Xbox Game Bar for things like recording game clips, chatting with friends, and receiving game invite is set to On.
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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 do I find my purchased Xbox games?

You can view your Xbox purchase history on your Xbox console or the web.
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On console
  1. To view your purchases, press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Go to Profile & system > Settings > Account > Payment & billing.
  3. Select Order history to view your purchases.
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How do I redeem a game on my Microsoft account?

Choose Microsoft Store from the results to open the app. Select your account in the top-right corner of the screen, and then select Redeem code or gift cards. Enter the 25-character code, select Next, and then follow the prompts.
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How do I open Microsoft bar?

To open the Start menu—which contains all your apps, settings, and files—you can do any of the following:
  1. On the center or left end of the taskbar, select the Start icon. ...
  2. Press the Windows logo key on your keyboard.
  3. Swipe up from the bottom center or left of your screen.
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Where is game bar settings?

Capture settings in Xbox Game Bar

To open Xbox Game Bar settings, press the Windows logo key  + G, and then select Settings and Capturing. Xbox Game Bar has some settings that are also in Windows Settings—changing a setting in either location will affect the setting in the other.
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How do I open the game bar without the Windows button?

If your keyboard doesn't have the Windows logo key built in, create a custom keyboard shortcut to open Game Bar. Press the Start button , select Settings > Gaming > Xbox Game bar, and then enter a new shortcut.
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Is Microsoft account and Xbox account different?

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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Is Xbox account same as Microsoft account?

You'll need a Microsoft account to create an Xbox account. A Microsoft account is not the same thing as an Xbox account, although you can use the same email address for both.
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How do I download Xbox games from my Microsoft account?

To install a game, search for it or choose something on the app's Home screen. Select Download to console, then choose from the consoles you've enabled. Note The Xbox app lets you install games you haven't bought. The game will download to your console, but you'll need to buy it to play it.
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Where does Microsoft Store save games?

Windows: On Windows, most save games can be found by opening File Explorer and navigating to "%homepath%\AppData\LocalLow". You can do so by pasting that file path into the address bar in your file explorer.
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How do I redownload Microsoft games?

Install a game you already own on your device
  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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Where are Microsoft Store game saves stored?

On Microsoft Store (or Gamepass):

Save games for PC Xbox Games can be found inside the “C:\Users\ YOUR USER \AppData\Local\Packages” folder.
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Can you transfer games from Microsoft accounts?

Nothing can be transferred between accounts.
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How do you redeem games on the Xbox app?

Step 1: Click Start and select the Xbox Console Companion app from the Start Menu. Step 2: Click the Microsoft Store symbol on the left-hand side of your screen. Step 3: Choose the Redeem A Code option.
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How do I redeem my Microsoft Store code on Xbox?

Press the Start button , and then enter store into the search bar. Choose Microsoft Store from the results to open the app. Select your account in the top-right corner of the screen, and then select Redeem code or gift cards. Enter the 25-character code, select Next, and then follow the prompts.
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