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Why is the Microsoft Store not letting me buy games?

If you're having trouble buying something from Microsoft Store, here are some steps to try: Check your credit card is up to date on the Payment options page. Check you don't have any subscription payments overdue on the Services page. Check your account is not temporarily suspended.
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Why isn't my Xbox letting me buy games?

To fix this problem, verify that the correct billing address is listed for the payment method you're trying to use: Sign in to your Microsoft account. Select Payment & billing, and then select Payment options. Under Payment methods, select the payment method you tried to use to make the purchase.
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Why does my Xbox store keep saying something went wrong?

Why does my Xbox One keep saying "Something Went Wrong" with error 0x800705b4? This error generally occurs when the application got corrupted through an app update. Clearing your Xbox cache may resolve the issue: Turn off your Xbox One.
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Why can't I get anything on Microsoft Store?

Make sure Windows has the latest update: Select check for updates now, and then select Check for updates. Or, select the Start button, then select Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Check for Updates. If there is an available update, select Install now.
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Is Microsoft having issues today?

Everything is up and running.
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How do I fix Microsoft problems?

Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot, or select the Find troubleshooters shortcut at the end of this topic. Select the type of troubleshooting you want to do, then select Run the troubleshooter. Allow the troubleshooter to run and then answer any questions on the screen.
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What are the major issues of Microsoft?

The following is a list of common issues that you may come across while using Microsoft and their products, followed by the solutions to the issues.
  • General Functionality Issues. ...
  • Difficulty in Finding Applications for Windows 10. ...
  • Update Reboots without Warning. ...
  • Windows Insisting on Edge Usage.
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What is error 0x80131500?

What Are the Causes Behind the Error Code 0x80131500? Here are some possible reasons for the Microsoft Store app being unable to load the page. Your computer doesn't have a working internet connection. Corrupt or missing Microsoft Store files.
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Why can't i get apps on Microsoft Store?

Microsoft Store automatically hides or blocks the purchase button on apps that are incompatible with your device. You might see an app from Microsoft Store available on your PC, but not on another PC, or your Xbox.
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How do I fix error 0x80131500?

How do I fix the Microsoft Store error code 0x80131500?
  1. Reconfigure Internet properties.
  2. Set the date, time, and region correctly.
  3. Change the language to English.
  4. Update Microsoft Store.
  5. Check the services.
  6. Reset the Microsoft Store app.
  7. Reinstall Microsoft Store.
  8. Disable your antivirus and firewall.
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How to fix 0x87e50033?

To resolve this error, try launching the game or app again:
  1. Press the Xbox button  on your controller to open the guide.
  2. Highlight the game or app you're trying to launch and press the Menu button .
  3. Select Quit. ...
  4. Wait at least 10 seconds, and then try starting the game or app again.
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How do I fix my Microsoft Store on my Xbox?

Press the Xbox button to open the guide. Select Profile & system > Settings > System > Console info. Select Reset console. Reset and keep my games & apps.
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What is error code 0x87e50001 on Xbox?

Solution 1: Quit the game and then reopen YouTube

Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. Verify that the game or app you want to close is highlighted from the miniguide on the left side of the screen, and then press the Menu button  on your controller. Select Quit.
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Why is Xbox blocking my purchase?

This may mean: There's a temporary problem with the Xbox service. A privacy and online safety setting for your Microsoft account is preventing you from making a purchase.
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Why can't I purchase on games?

Check for Updates

If there are bugs that are causing payment issues on Play Store, there may already be an update that fixes it. So check for app updates on the Play Store. It may help to update your Android phone too. To update the app, open the Play Store and search for the app.
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Why can't you buy games on Xbox app anymore?

Microsoft has told Stevivor why Store functionality — specifically, “purchase capabilities” — were removed from the Xbox app on both iOS and Android. As we suspected, it's all to do with rules governing in-app purchases inside the Apple and Google ecosystems.
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What is error code 0x80073d02?

This behavior occurs because the game files that you're trying to install also updates the files for the game or app that's open. To resolve this issue, close the game or app on your device, and then try installing your game again.
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Why Microsoft Store is blocked?

If Microsoft Store is blocked, you won't be able to look for any apps or download them. This issue may be caused by different causes like a ban from your administrator or a problem with the app's cache.
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How do I clear my Microsoft Store cache?

You will need to have the Storage Service service running and set to Automatic for Microsoft Store updates to work properly. 1 Terminate the Microsoft Store app to make sure it's not running. 2 Press the Win + R keys to open Run, type WSReset.exe into Run, and click/tap on OK to reset the Microsoft Store cache.
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How do I fix error code 0x803f8001?

If you have a game disc, insert it now. Otherwise, make sure you're signed in to the Xbox network. 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 is Microsoft Store not loading 0x80131505?

Error 0x80131505 might be caused by system file or image corruption issues on some users' PCs. Windows 11 includes system file and image repair command-line tools for addressing such issues. This is how you can run deployment image servicing and system file scans in Windows.
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What is error code 0x80073cf3 on Microsoft Store?

This means that there's already an existing version of the game on your console or Windows 10 device.
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What is Microsoft main weakness?

Weaknesses
  • Poor acquisitions and investments. Few of Microsoft's acquisitions were successful and brought not just revenues and products but new skills and competencies to the company. ...
  • Dependence on hardware manufacturers. ...
  • Criticism over security flaws. ...
  • Mature PC markets. ...
  • Slow to innovate.
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Was Microsoft affected by COVID?

Microsoft's research found that nearly 60 percent of employees reported feeling less connected than before COVID-19 struck (up to 70 percent in China); 32 percent felt they had fewer opportunities to collaborate.
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Are there any issues with Microsoft 11?

Intel and Microsoft have found incompatibility issues with certain versions of drivers for Intel Smart Sound Technology (Intel SST) on Intel 11th Gen Core processors and Windows 11. Windows 11 devices with the affected Intel SST driver might receive an error with a blue screen.
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