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How do I transfer games from Microsoft Store to another computer?

You cannot trasnfer a Microsoft Store game via a flash drive. To get the same game on another pc, you just need to install it from the Microsoft Store on the new PC. You can install a game on ten different devices in Windows 10.
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How do I transfer Windows Store games from one computer to another?

Moving Windows Store apps to another drive
  1. Open Settings.
  2. Click on System.
  3. Click on Apps & features.
  4. Select the app you want.
  5. Click the Move button.
  6. Select the destination drive from the drop-down menu.
  7. Click the Move button to relocate the app.
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Can you transfer a game bought from Microsoft Store?

When you purchase an app with an account linked to it, you cannot transfer any purchases to another account. Please click here to contact Microsoft store and check if they can transfer the purchase to your account. You won't be able to do it on your own, you need the account owner.
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Can you transfer games from one computer to another?

1. Connect the external hard drive with Steam games back up to the new PC and log in Steam with your account. > Open up the Steam platform on the new PC and select Steam > Backup and Restore Games... > Select "Restore a previous backup" and click on "NEXT>".
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How do I transfer Microsoft Store apps to another computer?

Go to “C:\Program Files\WindowsApps” where the Windows Store app will have created a dedicated folder for the app. Delete it. Copy the folder you brought over from your other PC to “C:\Program Files\WindowsApps”.
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Transferring Windows 10 (V1603 and below) - 8.1 Store apps from one laptop or PC to another laptop

How do I transfer apps from my Microsoft account?

You cannot transfer them to another account, but you can link the accounts together using aliases so that you can sign-in with any alias (account) and have access to all the apps installed on the other aliases. Microsoft MVPs are independent experts offering real-world answers. Learn more at mvp.microsoft.com.
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How do I transfer my Microsoft Store apps to another account?

Sorry, Apps or games purchased from the Microsoft Store cannot be transferred to another Microsoft Account . . .
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What happens when you buy a game off of 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. you can also play that game on PC (without buying it again) if the game supports Xbox Anywhere which quite a lot of games support it already.
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Can you redownload purchased games on Microsoft Store?

Most software that you buy directly from Microsoft, like Office, Windows, and Xbox games, comes as a digital download that you can download, install, or reinstall.
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How do I get my 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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Can you share Microsoft Store games on PC?

To share games with your family members you can create a Microsoft Family group and share the games. To do this, refer the article on Sharing Windows 10 Store Apps with your Family. Let us know if you need any further assistance, we will be glad to assist you.
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Can games bought on the Microsoft Store be played on PC?

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 reinstall a game from the Windows 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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Will resetting Microsoft Store delete games?

Resetting the Microsoft store app and Xbox app will only repair the said app and will not affect other installed games and apps on your device. Your other games and apps will remain intact and you can run them as normal.
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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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Will I have to buy a game again if I delete it that I bought on the Xbox?

Anything that you had purchased and have since deleted from your hard drive can be redownloaded at any time.
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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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Can I transfer Microsoft account to another PC?

Yes, you can transfer your Microsoft account to the new laptop without worrying about your files and history being removed. To transfer your Windows 10 OS to your new laptop, we suggest that you create an installation media by clicking the Download tool now button on this link.
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Is my Microsoft Store account the same as my Microsoft account?

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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How do I merge Microsoft Store accounts?

For security reasons, it's not possible to merge or combine Microsoft accounts, nor can you transfer such things as your game progress or gamertag, account purchases and balance from one account to another. Microsoft personal accounts and Microsoft 365 work or school accounts can be used side by side.
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How do I link my Microsoft account to another device?

Go to account.microsoft.com/devices, select Register device, then follow the instructions. Sorry, macOS devices can't be added at this time. Tip: You can use up to 10 devices with Microsoft Store. If you can't download apps and games, review your linked devices then select Unlink to allow new devices to be added.
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Do you need a Microsoft account to download apps from Microsoft Store?

If you see an option to sign in, it means that you are not using a Microsoft account. Browse the Microsoft Store or search for the app that you want to download and install on your Windows PC. If that app is free, on its page, you should see a button named Get.
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Will I lose my games if I reinstall Windows?

Do you wonder if you can keep the game during the reinstallation of the windows? The straight answer is no. Resetting the PC only supports personal files saved in the downloads folder, not in any apps or games.
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How do I restore my play store games?

1. Restore Your Apps With the Google Play Store App
  1. Launch the Play Store app and tap your Google Account profile icon.
  2. Tap Manage apps and device > Manage.
  3. Tap the Installed button.
  4. Select Not installed from the pop-up. ...
  5. Use the checkboxes alongside the apps to select the ones you want to install.
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How do I redownload apps from Microsoft Store?

Reinstall your apps: In Microsoft Store, select See more > My Library. Select the app you want to reinstall, and then select Install.
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