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Windows 11 Xbox App Not Downloading Games: 5 Ways to Fix
Find out what worked for other Xbox users
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Updated onMay 7, 2024
updated onMay 7, 2024
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Xbox has a great collection of games, and with the video gaming brand available on PCs, users can play their favorite titles on computers. However, many reported that the Xbox app is not downloading games in Windows 11, usually followed by an error code.
Issues with it are common, and some even hadtrouble installing the Xbox app. Once users managed to bypass or eliminate this issue, another appeared, which seemed to dampen their enthusiasm.
Why is the Xbox app not downloading games?
Here are a few reasons the Xbox app is not downloading games in Windows 11:
What can I do if Xbox app is not downloading games in Windows 11?
Before we head to the slightly complex solutions, try these quick ones first:
If none work, move to the fixes listed next.
1. Modify the network settings
Reconfiguring the network settings has helped a lot of users fix things when the Xbox app is not downloading games in Windows 11. So, try disabling IPv6 and switching to Google’s DNS server.
2. Reinstall the Gaming Services
Gaming Services has often been found to be linked with issues leading to the Xbox app not downloading games in Windows 11, and reinstalling it usually does the trick.
3. Change sign-in settings
4. Set C: drive as the install location
5. Run all the Xbox services
That’s it! One of these solutions must have helped you fix issues that led to the Xbox app not downloading games in Windows 11. We also have another article whereXbox downloads may stallso these solutions may come in handy.
And if you love playing games on the PC, check how toboost the gaming performancein Windows.
If you have any queries or know of a solution not listed here, feel free to drop a comment in the section below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
