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How do I install a game I bought on Microsoft Store?

On your taskbar, select the Microsoft Store icon, then select More info up by your account picture. 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 install a game I bought on Xbox Store?

Sign in to the Xbox app with the Microsoft account that owns the content. Select the My Library tab, and then select Games. Review the content that's listed under your account. After you've found the game you're looking for, install it remotely by selecting Download to console.
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How to download an app that i purchased 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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Can I play games I bought on the Microsoft Store?

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

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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How to Download & Install Apps from Microsoft Store in Windows 10 - Install From Windows Store

How do I download a game that says purchased?

To redownload the game, launch the Nintendo eShop using the Nintendo Account that originally purchased the game, select your user icon in the top-right corner to access the shop settings, and highlight Redownload. Select the game in the list of previously purchased titles, then select the orange icon to redownload.
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Can you redownload purchased games on app Store?

You can use apps you bought on Google Play on any Android device without the need to pay again. Each device must be signed in to the same Google Account. You can also reinstall an app you bought but deleted.
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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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Is Microsoft Store same as play Store?

As with other similar platforms, such as the Google Play and Mac App Store, Microsoft Store is curated, and apps must be certified for compatibility and content. In addition to the user-facing Microsoft Store client, the store has a developer portal with which developers can interact.
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How do I activate Microsoft Store games?

To activate the product, follow these steps:
  1. Click Activate now, and then click Next.
  2. Type the product key, and then click Next. Note Do not lose the product key. Keep the packaging, or note the number. ...
  3. The Activation Wizard runs automatically. The Activation Wizard gives you the following options to continue:
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Why can't i download apps from the 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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Why is the install button not showing in Microsoft Store?

Reset the Microsoft Store

Microsoft Store might not display the Install button because of corrupted app cache. In this case, resetting the Microsoft Store will remove the cache data and will fix the problem. Launch Command Prompt with administrative rights and type in the WSReset.exe command line.
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Why can't I install apps on my PC?

Check App Installer Settings in Windows

To do this, head to Settings > Apps > Apps & features. At the top, you'll see a Choose where to get apps section. If the dropdown is set to The Microsoft Store only (recommended) then you won't be able to install apps from anywhere else.
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Why can't i install a game i bought on Xbox?

You may need to update your console. For example, if you see a “Download stopped” error, you may need to install an update before the download can complete. To see if there's an update available: Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
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Why won t my Xbox game install after purchase?

The most common cause for installation stopped Xbox One is that your console is trying to download an update for the game while the game is installing. Another common cause is that the game files you saved locally get corrupted.
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Why can't I download games I bought on Xbox?

It's possible that the installed game data is corrupted. To correct this, you need to uninstall and then reinstall the game. To uninstall the game: Press the Xbox button  to open the guide, and then select My games & apps > See all > Games.
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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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Can I buy a game from the Microsoft Store and play it 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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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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Are Microsoft Store games refundable?

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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Why won t my App Store let me redownload games?

Make sure that the item is in your purchase history for your Apple ID. If you don't see the item in your purchase history, you might have purchased the item with a different Apple ID. If you don't see an app that you want to redownload, that app might not be compatible with your device.
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What happens if I buy a game on Play Store and delete it?

Any that did not reinstall will show in your play store Library and can be recovered from there; Tapping on Library will list all the apps you have ever downloaded using this Google account and any you have paid for that are not installed can be reinstalled from here without having to pay again.
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Why can't I download apps I've already had?

You may have to restart your device if you still can't download apps after clearing the Play Store's cache and data. This can solve many glitches with your device, including download issues.
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How do I find where my game is downloaded?

To find downloads on your PC:
  1. Select File Explorer from the taskbar, or press the Windows logo key + E.
  2. Under Quick access, select Downloads.
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Where are my games I downloaded?

On an Android phone or tablet
  • Open the Play Games app .
  • At the bottom, tap Library.
  • To learn more about a game or download it, tap it.
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