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When I uninstall a purchased game on Xbox One can I re install it?

On Xbox One
  1. Uninstall the app or game: Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. Select My games & apps > See all > Games, then select the Ready to install tab. Select Queue. ...
  2. Reinstall the app or game: Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. Select My games & apps > See all > Games. Select the Ready to install tab.
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Do I have to buy a purchased game again if I uninstall it on Xbox?

You can always remove game content from your hard drive to make space for new titles. 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 reinstall an Xbox One game after uninstalling it?

When you delete an Xbox One game, the game is removed from your console, but you still own it. That means you are free to reinstall any game you have deleted, as long as you have enough available storage space. Select Ready to install. Choose a previously uninstalled game or app and select install.
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Can you reinstall a game after you uninstall it?

Fortunately, you can easily uninstall games you're no longer playing. And don't worry, you can always reinstall games later if you want to play them again.
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Will I lose everything if I uninstall a game on Xbox 1?

It is saved to the cloud and will download automatically if you reinstall the game (actually when the game is launched). If you "uninstall all" you are deleting the local copy of that data. Note that if it hasn't uploaded to the cloud before it is deleted it will be lost, so I wouldn't uninstall right after playing.
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Do I still own a game if I uninstall it?

The game is deleted from your hard drive, but remains in your account. You can download it again or in another PC to enjoy it or just let it stay there until you want to play again.
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Will I lose my progress if I uninstall a game?

No. Most game saves are stored outside of Steam's folders, and Steam isn't deleteing data outside it's folders typically.
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Can you reinstall games you bought on Xbox?

Sign in to Xbox Live on your console using the gamertag you used when you purchased the content. Go to settings and select Account. Select Download History. Browse your download history and find the item you want to download again.
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How do I reinstall a game I accidentally uninstalled?

Method 1: Check the Recycle Bin on Your Computer
  1. Open Recycle Bin.
  2. Check the files and folders in Recycle Bin and find the items you want to recover.
  3. Select the items you want to restore. ...
  4. Right-click your select files and select Restore from the pop-up menu.
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Will Xbox let you buy a game twice?

You can talk to support and explain the situation, but be aware that you can't buy the same thing more than once in the same account.
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What happens if you accidentally buy a game on Xbox?

Refunds are typically issued for requests made within 14 days of the purchase date for games in which you haven't accumulated a significant amount of play time. For single-use items (like consumables and in-game currency), your request is likely eligible only if the consumable was not redeemed or used.
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How do I get games I uninstalled?

To uninstall and reinstall:
  1. Open the Google Play Store app.
  2. Swipe across the screen from left to right (or tap the Menu icon) to open the Store home menu.
  3. Tap My apps.
  4. From the list, tap the game.
  5. Select Uninstall.
  6. After the app uninstalls, please select Install to download it again.
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How do I get my games back?

Some games autosave your progress when you're signed in with Google Play Games Mobile App. If your game autosaves, you can sync your game data and pick up where you left off. If you get a new Android phone, to restore game progress, sign in to the same account you used before.
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How do I uninstall and reinstall games from Microsoft Store?

On the Start menu, select Settings > Apps. Find the app from the list, select it and then click Uninstall.
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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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What happens if you uninstall a paid game?

What happens if you uninstall a paid game on Google Play? You can uninstall apps you've installed on your phone. If you remove an app you paid for, you can reinstall it later without buying it again.
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What does uninstalling a game do?

Your saved items and progress will all be lost, so make sure you actually want to delete the game. If you decide that you'd like to play the game again after removing it, you'll need to install it again. Your new game will default back to its original settings.
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Can I get a digital copy of a game I already own Xbox One?

In this case you go to the Microsoft Store and buy a digital license for it. Once the purchase is complete it will download a file to your console and converts the physical copy into a digital edition so you can continue to play your game.
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Can you Ungift a game on Xbox?

The recipient already has the game or doesn't want it

Or, they can ask you to return the item for a refund. The recipient can't return or exchange the gift code. To return the item for a refund, go to your order history page, find the item, and select Refund information.
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When you refund a game on Xbox do you keep the game?

If we grant refund approval, you'll see the refund being processed on your Microsoft account, and you'll no longer be able to use the content. The refund may take a few business days, so you may want to check with your bank to ensure the applicable payment method has been properly credited.
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Can you refund games on Xbox One?

You can start the refund request process for any Digital Game Product by signing in to the account that made the purchase at the page link below. Tell us why you're requesting a refund. We use this information to improve our products and processes, and to hopefully minimize the need for future refund requests.
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How many times can you install an Xbox game?

There is no limit to how many times it can be downloaded. You will also be able to access the content from any console as long as you are signed into XBox Live with the original purchasing account. Was this reply helpful?
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How many times can you make an Xbox your home Xbox?

Redownloading or launching any games on the new home console will register the license to that console allowing for offline use. You can switch your home Xbox up to five times in any one-year period.
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Can you share games between two Xbox ones?

Gamesharing allows you and a friend to share each other's game libraries, as well as each other's Xbox Live Gold memberships, including Game Pass. It's a great way to play a wider array of games on a budget. To take advantage of the Xbox One's game sharing features, you will need two Xbox One consoles.
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