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How do I play a game I bought on Microsoft?

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 play 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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Can I play a game I bought on Microsoft Store 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 play games from Microsoft?

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. Select the app or game you'd like to download, and then select Get.
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Why can't i see the game i bought in the Microsoft Store?

If you can't find a game or app after you move it to your PC, you can see what you own in Microsoft Store on your PC. 1) In the search box on the taskbar, type Microsoft Store and select it from the results. 2) Select More > My library > All owned and scroll through the results to find the game or app you moved.
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How do I find downloaded games from Microsoft Store?

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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How do I find my purchased apps in Microsoft Store?

(Windows store) How to find the list of apps I own. Where's the "Your Apps" now on Windows 10?
  1. Launch the "store"
  2. click on accounts.
  3. Select my apps.
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How do I activate Microsoft games on Steam?

Microsoft Store games on Steam

If you have Steam running, quit it from the System Tray and then run the app. Open Steam and click Library. The game should show up in your library. When you click the Play button, it will launch the game.
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How do I play Microsoft Store games on 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 open Microsoft games on Steam?

Launch your Steam client, and then click on Games from the top toolbar and select Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library from the appeared menu. Step 9. Then a list of Windows Store game apps should display in the Add a game window, and select the game you want to add, and click on Add Selected Programs.
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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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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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How do I put Microsoft Store games on my desktop?

Create a game shortcut on your desktop

To create a shortcut, select the game in Games Explorer for which you want to create a shortcut. Drag the game to your desktop. The shortcut will be created on your desktop.
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Where is the game I bought on Microsoft Store on Xbox?

While in the Store, press the Y button  on your controller to open Search. Enter the title for the game that you're looking for, and then select your item when it appears in the search results. If you're already redeemed or purchased this content, you can launch or install it from the game page.
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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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How do I play Steam Games from files?

Launch Steam and go to Steam > Settings > Downloads and click the Steam Library Folders button. This will open a window with all your current Steam Library folders. Near the top of the window click the "+" button and select the folder with your installed games.
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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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How do I redeem a Microsoft code on Steam?

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

Give the gift of apps, games and more to use at Microsoft Store online, on Windows and on Xbox. * You'll receive an email with a digital code that your gift... recipient can use to buy what they want.
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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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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 open a game I bought on Steam?

Once a game is downloaded, use the Steam Client to play the game.
  1. If Steam isn't already running then Run the Steam Client on your computer: ...
  2. Log into Steam if you aren't already logged in.
  3. Choose 'Library' to see your list of games.
  4. Choose the game you wish to install and click on it.
  5. Choose 'Play' to play the game.
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