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Xbox App completely fails to launch on Windows 10 - already tried Gaming Services reset

Hi, I'm running a custom Windows 10 build (dual-boot setup) and my Xbox app has suddenly stopped launching out of the blue. It was running perfectly fine. Now, when I click the app, nothing happens, there is no splash screen, no loading icon, and no…

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asked 2026-06-30T14:10:44.34+00:00
Kerem Can Baş 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-03T13:49:41.4866667+00:00
Carl-L 16,840 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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xbox app says i cant sign in because i have no wifi

xbox app says i cant sign in because i have no wifi, but i know that i do, and is the only app that is not working, im just trying to play minecraft and nothing works

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asked 2026-07-03T04:51:09.51+00:00
unpatata 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-03T09:31:34.4733333+00:00
Carl-L 16,840 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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pleas un block

can you pleas un block my laptop so i can play games at lunch so can you pleas do a scedual at lunch and reaces

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asked 2026-07-02T01:00:14.1166667+00:00
Stephens, Ryan (School SA) 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-02T01:37:26.1366667+00:00
Estrella721 41,630 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Halo Masterchief will not install on my pc. When I try to install it, it takes me to a site to purchase microsoft gaming service

When I try to install Halo Masterchief it, it takes me to a site to purchase microsoft gaming service site and asks me to purchase a monthly subscription to either microsoft gaming or Nvidia gaming

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asked 2026-07-01T22:24:08.8733333+00:00
musical43 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-01T23:43:57.0366667+00:00
nobuko c 124.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Xbox app won't open on Windows 10 22H2, crashes instantly with no window

About a day ago my Xbox app stopped opening, right after a Gaming Services update. When I click it, it acts like it's launching for a split second and then closes. No window, no error message. Game Bar still works, so it's only the Xbox app itself.…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
asked 2026-06-17T16:52:00.6433333+00:00
Shazam Qc 25 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-01T21:21:26.31+00:00
Lukas 0 Reputation points
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how to fix when i wana buy minecraft Contact us at Microsoft support We’re having trouble processing your payment and we’d like to get it sorted out. Get more info

can u fix that i wana buy minecraft pls i know u will solve that i hope u do

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asked 2026-06-30T14:08:08.29+00:00
lankebYT lankebYT 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-30T15:15:31.8766667+00:00
IGYQ 20,190 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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I already bought Minecraft Bedrock on the same PC, after a few months, the Game wants me to buy it again.

I bought Minecraft on May 28, 2024, I played on it alot then I stopped for a few months. When I reinstalled the game again, the app wants me to buy the game again even though I already bought it. The image below shows the proof that I already bought the…

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asked 2026-06-30T12:53:34.97+00:00
Kyle 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-30T14:13:41.1733333+00:00
IGYQ 20,190 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Games disappeared and billing history is empty.

Hello, today I have tried logging into my Microsoft account to play Minecraft with some pals and, upon logging in, I've discovered that I apparently do not own Minecraft anymore. After a brief investigation it seems that I do not own any of the games…

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asked 2026-06-28T18:19:17.3166667+00:00
Pesian 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-29T19:16:59.83+00:00
Lucus-V 8,685 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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HOW T SIGN;IN WCC2 GAME

HOW TO SIGN;IN WCC2 GAME …

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asked 2026-06-28T08:36:48.11+00:00
bilal ahtsham 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-29T16:09:06.8633333+00:00
Lucus-V 8,685 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Lost minecraft account chloicana acqua

I used to have a minecraft account tied with the email "******@gmail.com" username "Chloicana acqua" im pretty sure im just forgetting the right login/email but everything i could remember isnt working/ apparently doesent exist. I…

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asked 2026-06-26T23:02:54.5733333+00:00
Chloe Acqua 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-27T01:03:30.47+00:00
Jeronimo Fuerte 41,425 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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What does the error code “drowned” mean when trying to login into a minecraft account

What does the error code “drowned” mean when trying to login into a minecraft account on Nintendo switch

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asked 2026-06-26T20:59:24.7533333+00:00
Ree J 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-26T21:53:58.7766667+00:00
Jobelle ann Candelaria 735 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Game pass - only PC option available

I'm trying to buy the ultimate game pass, but only the PC option shows as available. Is it an error or something else? I had it for a while last year, but cancelled the subscription.

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asked 2026-06-26T13:34:46.51+00:00
Aidan Bim 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-26T14:09:29.9533333+00:00
DaveM121 898K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to fix Multiplayer Minecraft error?

When I was trying to play Minecraft, even despite having all the settings ticked to "allow" after multiple days I still can't play. Do I wait longer or do I need to do anything that could fix that? I believe I've waited around 3 - 5 days? I'm…

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asked 2026-06-25T00:07:45.06+00:00
Aaron Cabral 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-26T13:26:44.2166667+00:00
Vikki-T 6,340 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to sign in to microsoft account on minecraft

I have tried to sign in to my microsoft account on numerous devices, and accounts but it keeps saying it is restricted by an administrator, or something but nobody has ever had access to this account. I have also tried signing in but that is also…

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asked 2025-11-02T03:38:52.7966667+00:00
Merrick Walker 10 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-06-26T09:11:19.15+00:00
Don Varnau 19,840 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Fortnite and Farming Simulator 25 crash when alt-tabbing

Fortnite (can) crash on launch, Farming Simulator 2 on alt-tabbing and seems to run fine as far as I can tell when not alt-tabbing. Alt-tabbing for sure crashes it after a few minutes of running the game. There are no corrupt windows files; Game files…

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asked 2026-06-24T19:33:09.0666667+00:00
Richard van Soest 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-06-25T18:48:19.4266667+00:00
Richard van Soest 20 Reputation points
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XBOX and Photos app refuse to open.

(I am still on Windows 10) I don't know how else to say it - whenever I try to launch either the XBOX pc app or open a photo literally nothing happens, no error code, no system alert, there is no background process happening, just nothing. These are the…

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asked 2026-06-14T09:39:16.2266667+00:00
Mike Holiday 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-25T18:28:43.72+00:00
Bowei 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Xbox Remote Play Being Stupid

So I'm trying to play Cyberpunk 2077 on my Xbox through remote play on the Xbox app on my PC and when it connects, no matter what controller I use, on the dashboard, it keeps double scrolling. Then I enter the game and it doesn't let me hold down the…

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asked 2026-06-24T08:37:26.4166667+00:00
KingGamecube 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-25T13:18:21.3566667+00:00
Carl-L 16,840 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Can't install Forza Horizon 6 VIP DLC

i bought the vip dlc for fh6 today and it shows as owned both on the xbox gamelauncher and the microsoft store. xbox wont let me download it since it says that it should work regardless. in the microsoft store it has an install button but when i…

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asked 2026-06-22T16:23:31.37+00:00
Ires Blep 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-25T12:10:34.4766667+00:00
Thomas4-N 17,980 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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so id like to know how to fix epic games not working and showing this loop

so im stuck in this loop where i click restart and install and it shows a download bar and js puts me back to the same screen u see here, i have contacted epic games services and they sed "Since the error codes are connected to the MSI installer…

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asked 2026-06-22T01:05:45.69+00:00
Uruma mvp 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-25T02:16:58.45+00:00
Hendrix-V 16,075 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Unauthorized XBox account is attached to my Microsoft account.

How do I delete an unauthorized XBox user account that is showing up in my Microsoft Account?

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asked 2026-06-24T19:21:29.9766667+00:00
Mary Jackson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-24T20:50:24.0033333+00:00
Gérard Oomens 125K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator