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Why aren't all my Xbox games showing up on PC?

On your Windows 10 PC, Xbox Play Anywhere digital games should appear in “My Library.” Make sure to log in with your Xbox Live/Microsoft account and your Xbox Play Anywhere games will be available to download. Also, make sure that you have installed the latest updates for your PC and your Xbox One console.
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Why can't I see all my Xbox, games on my PC?

Sign in with another Microsoft account and see if you experience the same problem. Make sure that your Windows operating system is up to date by running Windows Update. To do this, go to Settings > Update & security > Check for updates. Restart your device.
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Why are some of my Xbox, games not showing up?

If you still aren't seeing your game or add-on, sign out and then sign back in. To do so, press the Xbox button , and then go to Profile & system > Sign out. After you're signed back in, use the steps above to check for the content again.
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Can I access all my Xbox, games 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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Where are Xbox games installed on PC?

Also, Windows will automatically move all games already in C:\XboxGames to C:\Games. Change this folder and the new location will become your default install location. Any existing installations will also move to the new folder, too.
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How do I access my Xbox game files on my PC?

Accessing the Xbox PC games folder, and modding the games

To open the folder where you installed the games, simply use File Explorer and go to the directory that you chose. This allows you full access to the game files unlike before.
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How do I add games to my Xbox app Windows 10?

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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Why are my games not showing up on my Xbox One external hard drive?

It's possible that there were recent updates to your Xbox console and that you need to manually update your system so that it detects your external storage. To update: Press the Xbox button  to open the guide, and then select Profile & system > Settings > System > Updates.
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Why aren t my game shared games showing up?

Ensure that Game Share is working 100%. If not, restart it or the Xbox. Your console is not set as his home console. That's the other circumstance that would result in the situation you described.
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Why can't I download my Xbox, games on PC?

Run the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter

Windows Store Apps troubleshooter is one of Windows' built-in tools for repairing corrupt files. This tool could help check if the Xbox app or any related app services are corrupted, preventing the Xbox app from working properly and downloading games to your PC.
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Can the Xbox game app PC find already installed games?

The Xbox Console Companion app supports automated discovery of all Microsoft Store games and some non-Store (Win32) PC games, so they're added to your game collection within the app automatically.
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Did Xbox block game sharing?

When you switch your home Xbox, your shared licenses will no longer be available to others playing on your old home console. You'll need to be signed in online to your old Xbox console to allow them to play your games and apps (when you're not on your new home console).
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Can u get banned for game sharing?

Activating your console allows you to share your games with users on YOUR console only. Game sharing can get your account banned because it violates our terms of service.
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Why are some games not sharing on Steam?

For free to play games, DLC cannot be shared since all Steam users "own" the game. Any user may purchase, trade, earn, or otherwise acquire in-game content while playing a game, but in-game items cannot be shared between accounts. These items remain the property of the account that purchased or acquired them.
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Why are my games on my hard drive not showing up?

Reconnect the power and power it back on. See if the games on the internal drive are working. If they are, reconnect the USB devices and try the ones on the external drive. If it's not working try doing a factory reset, but select the option to keep games and apps.
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How do I install Xbox games on another drive on my computer?

Change default game install folder on Xbox app

Click on General. (Optional) Under the “Game install options” section, select the drive to install games by default. Click the Change folder option. Select the new folder location to store Xbox games.
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How to install Xbox One games on external hard drive from PC?

By using the external hard drive on Xbox One, all prior data is erased.
  1. Connect your external hard drive to an Xbox One USB port. ...
  2. Select Format storage device.
  3. Enter a name for the drive using the on-screen keyboard.
  4. Select Install new things here to automatically install future games on this drive.
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Where are Xbox games installed on PC Windows 11?

All the applications downloaded from the Microsoft Store are saved in a folder called WindowsApps located in the Program Files directory. While the folder is hidden by default, it's quite easy to make it visible and gain access to it by following the same steps as on Windows 10. Namely: Go to C:Program Files.
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How do I install Xbox games I bought at Microsoft?

Microsoft apps and games, including Xbox
  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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How do I add games to my Xbox app on Windows 11?

Here's how to play with Xbox Play Anywhere:
  1. Visit the Xbox Play Anywhere site and sign in with your Microsoft account.
  2. Find the game you want to play and click on it. ...
  3. If you own the game, click Install To.
  4. On the pop-up, Select the PC tab and click on Launch for Windows to install the game via the Xbox app.
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How do I add Xbox, games to Steam?

Go to the folder where the game is installed, click the game's executable, and hit Open. The game should now be in the list of apps. Hit the checkbox next to the games you want to add, and click Add Selected Programs. Now the game should be listed in your Steam library just like any other game.
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Is it risky to Gameshare?

Above all, keep in mind that you should never gameshare with people you don't know and trust. Providing someone with your account information lets them access the payment card attached to your account, so they could go on a spending spree on the Microsoft Store and cause a huge headache for you.
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Does steam ban for family sharing?

Will I be punished if someone sharing my Library cheats? Your Family Sharing privileges may be revoked and your account may also be VAC banned if your library is used by others to cheat. Additionally, VAC-banned games cannot be shared between accounts.
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Does Riot actually ban for account sharing?

A lot of people don't know that sharing accounts is wrong, that it violates our Terms of use, that it entails many risks, and that it can even result in a permanent ban.
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Can I have 2 xboxes on the same account?

While other devices allow you to sign in simultaneously, you can't sign in to more than one Xbox 360 console at a time. This includes during backward compatibility gaming sessions. While using the Xbox 360 emulator on your console, you can't be signed in to another Xbox 360 console at the same time.
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