However, some of our readers reported that the Xbox app won’t install, so we’re going to find a solution for this problem in this article.
Why is my Xbox app not installing on my PC?
There is a vast number of possible explanations as to why the Xbox application cannot be installed on your Windows PC. The most common known causes might be any one or a combination of damaged or corrupted system files as well as interference from an antivirus or firewall. For optimal functionality, the Xbox App must have the Microsoft Store App installed first. If there is a problem with the App Store app, then many applications won’t run, and they won’t download anything.
How do I fix Xbox app if it won’t install?
Before getting to the actual software tweaks, make sure that you’ve got through these preliminary steps:
Make sure that you’ve got a stable Internet connection. If you use a VPN client or a proxy server, also try disabling and removing them if the Xbox app won’t install. Besides software interferences, a VPN can also create mismatches between the time and date of your system. Make sure your Region, respectively, Time & Date settings are set to the USA. Run an SFC scan to repair any file corruption at the system level and reboot your system. Download and install the Xbox app from Microsoft Store directly, not from third-party websites.
If you have checked these prerequisite measures, go ahead and apply the following fixes. Enter
1. Reset the Xbox app package
In order to repair the Xbox app on your PC, you can follow the quick guide below using the PowerShell commands.
Go to Search, type Powershell, and click on Run as administrator.
Enter the following command, and press Enter: Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}
Wait for the process to finish
After performing this PowerShell command, try to run your Xbox app for Windows 10 again. If you’re still unable to run it, try the solution listed below. Keep in mind that resetting the cache will remove any saved passwords and private information stored in the app. It’s not ideal, but sometimes the cache can deem the software unusable.
2. Run the License Service Script
This script was introduced in Windows 10 Technical Preview when users had problems running certain Windows 10 apps. You could give it a try, it won’t hurt. Now, should you need more information, we helped diagnosed and fix a similar problem with the Xbox app not opening on Windows 10. SPONSORED You could also try refreshing the Client License Service. In this case, you’ll need to download the ClipSVC.reg file on your PC, double-click it and allow it to merge with the one already running. A restart should suffice to make it work again.
3. Clear the Microsoft Store cache
The Xbox App depends on the Microsoft Store App to run properly. So, if there is something wrong with the Store app, many apps won’t launch or won’t download anything. In this case, resetting the Store cache can fix the problem, so make sure you do that by following the steps above.
4. Check for the latest Windows updates
Not having the latest Windows updates installed can cause problems with the installation or run of any apps, so this is an important step to take. Alternatively, you could refresh the Windows update service by downloading a .reg file and merging it, just like we showed you in one of our previous solutions.
5. Run the Windows Apps troubleshooter
Like any app, the Xbox one is prone to regular problems, but you can fix them by running the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter as shown in the steps above.
How do I manually install the Xbox app?
Obviously, this method will only work if the store is also working as intended. However, if the Microsoft Store won’t download anything, you might need to perform an in-place upgrade. A lot of users also reported that the Xbox app keeps closing in Windows 10. We have an excellent guide dedicated to fixing Xbox app closing issues. As was the case with solution #1, you’ll have to keep in mind that, deleting the cache will remove any saved information from the MS Store, including login credentials, payments, etc. Some of our readers also suggested changing the Windows region from Settings to the United States and reset the Microsoft Store service before downloading and installing the Xbox app so you should try that too. If you also have problems opening the Xbox app in Windows 10, our team has devised a comprehensive step-by-step guide to resolve that issue. That’s about that, as you can see, the solution to this problem lies in resetting the app. In case these solutions didn’t work for you, or you have some solutions of your own, let us know in the comments.
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