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Why is my Xbox telling me to buy a game I already own on disc?

Try to remove the profile that has the game's license, then turn off the console and remove the power cord; wait for 1 to 2 minutes before plugging it back in and turn on the console and sign in! Then select System > Settings > devices and streaming > blue ray > persistent storage > clear three times > restart console.
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Why is my Xbox not letting me play a game I bought?

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 it telling me to purchase modern warfare when I have the disc?

The “purchase Modern Warfare 2” message appears to be caused by a glitch that tries to load players into Modern Warfare 2's menus, even though they are looking for Warzone 2 matches. Other users that own both games have reported being randomly moved into MW2 when looking for a match.
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Why is my Xbox saying to play this you'll need to buy it?

If you don't have rights for playing it, you'll need to get it at the Microsoft Store. This may mean that we're having trouble checking usage rights, or that the game is no longer in the Game Pass catalog.
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Why do I have to download a game when I have the disc?

Why do I have to install a game if I have the disc? Optical disc drives can't read data quickly enough to keep up with modern games, so you get the best gaming experience when you install the game from a disc on your Xbox console.
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How to Fix Xbox One / Series X/S Error "Do You Own This Game or App"

Why won't my Xbox download a game disc?

Solution 1: Clear your local saved games and try reinstalling the game. Eject the disc from your console. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. Select Profile & system > Settings > System > Storage devices.
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Can I download an Xbox game if I own the disc?

Although the games gets downloaded when you insert the disc, the license is held with the disc. This is why the console needs to check to see if you have the disc to check you have a license. But the game is not actualy run from the disc. Hope that helps.
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How do I get rid of ask to buy on Xbox One?

To turn this feature off, follow these steps:
  1. Sign in to your Family page with an adult Microsoft account. Family page settings.
  2. Find the child's name and select More options > Spending.
  3. Under the Ask to buy section, switch Needs organizer approval to buy things to Off.
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How do I clear my Xbox cache?

To clear the system cache
  1. Press the Guide button  on your controller, go to Settings, and select System Settings.
  2. Select Storage.
  3. Highlight but don't select a storage device, and then press the Y button  on your controller for Device Options. ...
  4. On the Device Options screen, select Clear System Cache.
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Do you have to buy a game again on Xbox?

Digitally purchased Xbox One games are bound to the account, so as long as you keep using the same Microsoft account to connect to Live, you won't have to buy the same games again. You will need to download them again, however.
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Why does it say I don t own Modern Warfare?

The message is fortunately just a bug that's been caused by the huge demand on the game's servers on launch day.
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Why is my mw2 saying I need to buy it again?

This may mean that you're not signed in under the account where the game was purchased in your living room.
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Do I have to buy Modern Warfare twice?

You don't need to buy Modern Warfare 2 to play Warzone 2. However, there are some major reasons why you would want to if you plan on going hard on the latest battle royale from Activision Blizzard. Warzone 2 seems to have been a massive hit ever since it landed on our consoles and PCs earlier this week.
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How do I get my old Xbox games to work?

Just pop your game disc into your console. Or, if a digital game you bought is compatible, you'll find it in your games list. Go to My games & apps > See all > Full library > Owned games, then select the Filter button and switch the All games filter to Ready to install.
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What is error code 0x803F9006?

This message occurs when, for whatever reason, the Xbox is having trouble connected to the central Microsoft server to confirm your ownership status. What Is Error 0x803F9006? This error occurs when attempting to launch games that require an Xbox Live connection to launch.
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What is error code 0x80004004 on Xbox?

Status code: 80004004

This means that you can't access the Xbox Live servers and that some Xbox features aren't available. This issue can occur because of system maintenance or a temporary Xbox Live issue.
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Does clearing system cache delete everything Xbox?

What does clearing Xbox cache do? Clearing the cache on your Xbox will get rid of any temporary data from games and apps that it uses to load them faster. However, it will not delete any of your games, apps, save files, achievements, Gamescore, or any other user-related data.
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Does clearing Xbox cache delete everything?

While clearing the cache removes temporary data, it doesn't touch game data, save data, your achievements, or anything like that. Any games, apps, movies, and shows you have downloaded will remain untouched. You can safely clear your cache without worrying about losing any important data.
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Does clear cache delete data?

You'll get some storage space back, but nothing you've downloaded will be deleted. Depending on the app, user data such as your preferences or search history may be reset.
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How do I turn off require purchase approval?

Play Store app
  1. On your Android device, open the Play Store app .
  2. At the top right, tap your Profile picture or initial Settings. Family.
  3. Tap Manage approval requests.
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How do I change my ask to buy settings?

Change purchase approval settings
  1. Open the Google Play app.
  2. At the top right, tap your Profile picture.
  3. Tap Settings Family. Manage family members.
  4. Select a family member's name.
  5. Tap Purchase approvals.
  6. Select the type of purchases that you want to require approval: All content.
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Can I transfer my disc games to Xbox Series S?

Xbox backward compatibility has really expanded for Xbox Series X|S. You can now play thousands of digital and disc-based games across four generations of Xbox. Get them in the Microsoft Store, or pop in your old disc.
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Is it better to buy the game disc or download from Xbox?

Here's something you might find surprising, however: When it comes to gaming speed, there's no appreciable difference between a digital or physical game.
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How do I play my disc games on Xbox Series S?

We'll get this one out of the way first as it's simple: you can't play Xbox One disc games on the Xbox Series S. The key thing to know about the Xbox Series S is that there's no physical disc drive whatsoever, which means that you'll have no way at all of running games from your discs on the new compact console.
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