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Why do I have to reinstall games on Xbox One?

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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Why is my Xbox One uninstalling games by itself?

You are running out of memory, so the xbox deletes old games to save and reserve space. You still OWN the game, so it'll be fine.
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Will I lose my progress if I reinstall a game on Xbox One?

As long as you still have your game save file (either on your hard drive or in the cloud), your progress will be saved and available if you redownload the digital game.
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When you get a new Xbox do you have to redownload all your games?

That depends on the game file sizes. 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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How do I reinstall a game on my Xbox One without a disc?

To reinstall an uninstalled Xbox One game:
  1. Navigate to Home > My games & apps.
  2. Select Ready to install.
  3. Choose a previously uninstalled game or app and select install.
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Do I still need disc after install on Xbox One?

Yes, you still need the disc/cartridge for any console in order to continue playing the game after you install it from the disc/cartridge. You only don't need a disc if you buy a digital version of the game on the Microsoft Store. What are the pros and cons of an all digital game library on Xbox One?
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Do you have to install every game on Xbox One?

Even backwards compatible games have to be installed. The reason for this is because the Xbox One can process the game quicker than it can read it from the disk, so it is installed onto the HDD speeding up the reading time. The reason that Xbox 360 games must be installed is that the Xbox One isn't able to read them.
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How do I recover purchased games on Xbox One?

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  1. Sign in to Xbox Live on your console using the gamertag you used when you purchased the content.
  2. Go to settings and select Account.
  3. Select Download History.
  4. Browse your download history and find the item you want to download again.
  5. Select the item, and then select Download Again.
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How do I recover deleted games on Xbox One?

1. Run Xbox App > go to "Settings" > click "Account" and "Download History". 2. Find the Games that you've downloaded > select "Download Again".
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Is it bad to uninstall and reinstall games?

Installing/Uninstalling a game should not affect it's performance.
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What happens when you uninstall and reinstall an Xbox game?

Will I lose my game info or progress if I reinstall it? Xbox consoles saves your gameplay data to the cloud, so if you've played your game while online, you can resync your game with the cloud once you've reinstalled it.
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Does uninstalling a game on Xbox One delete data?

Your saves are attached to your profile in the cloud. Deleting the game just takes it off your drive, but your progress is in cloud. So if you signed into another Xbox and booted up same game it would sync your progress.
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How do I stop my Xbox from disconnecting from games?

In case the issue still persists, the next step would be to perform a reset on the console. To do so you will need to follow the steps below to perform a reset on the Xbox : Settings > System > Console Info > Reset This Xbox > Reset and Keep my Games and Apps.
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Does uninstalling a game delete everything?

If you uninstall a game, it's deleted from the storage. You can reinstall at any date, and the game saves will be playable. Game data (save files) are stored in the cloud for every game, while the game itself is just stored on the console.
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Where are my uninstalled games Xbox One?

Step 1: To reinstall a deleted game, head back to My Games & Apps. Step 2: Select Full Library in the top drop-down menu, then select All Owned Games from the menu. You'll be able to see every game you've previously purchased, even if you've uninstalled it from your console.
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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 reinstall an Xbox game after uninstalling?

Select Manage game & add-ons or Manage app. Select the game or app. Select Uninstall all.
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Reinstall the app or game:
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Select My games & apps > See all > Games.
  3. Select the Ready to install tab.
  4. Select Install.
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Are my Xbox games saved to my account?

While you're connected to the Xbox network, saved games are automatically stored in the cloud. If you use your Xbox profile to sign in to a different Xbox console, your saves are available from that console.
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Why do games need to be installed now?

Because the games have gotten so large, you cannot load the entire game on RAM, meaning pieces of the game must be swapped in and out of RAM. To keep the wait time to a minimum, most modern games simply install most, if not all, of the game from the game disk onto the HD when you first put it in.
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How many times can you download an XBox One 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.
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Can you play on XBox One without Internet?

Digital games that support single-player and local multiplayer can be played offline on the console assigned as your home Xbox. Game discs are also playable offline after installation. Your console gets the license right from the disc.
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How many discs can Xbox One hold?

Multi-disc functionality on Xbox One allows one or more XVC packages to be shipped on a disc set that acts as a single playable license for users. The platform supports up to 15 discs in a single disc set.
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Is it better to buy the game disc or download from Xbox?

There's no right and wrong answer. Only you can decide what is best for you. Our recommendation is a little bit of both. It doesn't matter how you get your games just so long as you're getting what you want and you're happy with what you've paid.
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What happens if you put a Xbox disc in a Xbox One?

For disc-based games, insert the disc. If it's on the list, the game will download. You'll need to keep the disc in the drive to play. Games for the original Xbox also work on Xbox One, but compatibility is one way: you can't play Xbox One games on Xbox 360 or the original Xbox.
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