Microsoft store doesn't recognize my device to install

Anonymous
2019-11-02T20:50:07+00:00

I recently decided to try the Game Pass for their $1 dollar promotion but I can't install any of the games that are available....the install button is greyed out and when I select the "..." to install on my device it doesn't have any device listed although I clearly have my PC connected to my Microsoft account.

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Sumit 44,316 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2020-08-18T14:53:36+00:00

There are many reasons why your device is not recognized on the Microsoft Store. Assuming you are using the same Microsoft account on the Store and the PC, some of the possible causes and resolutions are as below:

1. You bought an app/game that is not intended for PC.: For Example, Minecraft has 2 versions on the Microsoft Store. One is for PC, and other is for Xbox. Make sure you did not buy the Xbox one - if so, take a refund immediately and buy again. Xbox version requires game pass to run on PC.

2. Your device is not up to date: Many games or apps require supported release of Windows to run. Make sure your Windows version is up-to-date. A 2-year-old OS release may have compatibility issues with the app. Minimum OS requirements are listed on the app page. You can update your device from https://aka.ms/Windows10

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  1. Your PC hardware does not meet the minimum app/game requirements: Certain apps/games, like Forza Horizon 4 require high-end graphics to run, especially a dedicated GPU. If your device does not have one, you may not be able to install the app. In that case, consider updating hardware.
  2. Make sure you are logged in to the Xbox console companion app: Xbox console companion app in Windows helps to track your achievements in the game. If you are not logged in there, your device may not be recognized. In that case, open it and log in using the same account. You can also try installing the app or game from the Microsoft Store in built the Xbox Console companion on the left menu.

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  1. If you logged in using a Microsoft account recently/did a clean install: If you recently logged into your Windows 10 device recently, it takes a while to propagate the change to the devices list. In that case, wait for some hours, likely 12 and try again.
  2. The device limit is exceeded: Microsoft Store allows only 10 devices/account to install an app or game. If you think you are exceeding the limit, remove devices from https://account.microsoft.com/devices and try again.

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-10-29T02:03:51+00:00

    Go to the store app on your computer and sign in (the bag with the window icon). Instead of trying to download from the online store. Makes no sense but worked for us.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-10-22T20:48:53+00:00

    I had a similar issue for the longest time trying to download minecraft running windows 10 on a mac using bootcamp.

    What finally fixed it for me was going to my account settings and changing my user account from an administrator to a local account.

    -Go to windows start

    • Click on ‘account’
    • Go to ‘change account settings’
    • Go to ‘your info’

    From here you should be able to restart windows using a local profile instead of an administrator.

    Hope this helps!

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  3. DaveM121 932.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2019-11-02T21:20:31+00:00

    Hi Mnemolyst

    A fresh install of Windows . . . can you please check what version of Windows 10 you have installed . ..

    Click your Start Button, type winver and hit Enter

    On the resulting dialog, what Version No. and build No. of Windows 10 are you running?

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  4. Anonymous
    2019-11-02T21:16:39+00:00

    Fresh install of windows but I gave it a shot just in case. Issue still remains....

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