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Install the Xbox app
Download the Windows Xbox app from Microsoft's official website or install it through Microsoft Store.
Install the **Xbox app**, sign in, select a game drive, and verify a game installation.
Requirements
- Windows 11 25H2 x64
- Microsoft account
- Active PC Game Pass subscription for subscription games
- Sufficient storage space
- Xbox app from https://www.xbox.com/apps/xbox-app-on-pc
Instructions
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Sign in
Open **Xbox** and sign in with the Microsoft account associated with your game library or subscription.
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Check Gaming Services
Allow the app to install or update required **Gaming Services** components if prompted.
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Configure installations
Open the Xbox app's **Settings** and find the installation options. Choose the drive or folder where new games should be stored.
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Choose a game
Open a game included with your subscription or already owned by your account. Select **Install** and review the destination.
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Verify gameplay
Allow the installation to finish and launch the game. Confirm that its required services start correctly.
Common issues
Games remain stuck on Preparing.
Check Xbox app updates, Gaming Services, storage permissions, and Microsoft Store account status.
The subscription is not recognized.
Verify the signed-in Microsoft account and subscription status.
Frequently asked
Can games install on another SSD?
Yes, when the selected game supports the chosen installation drive.
Does PC Game Pass include every Xbox game?
No. Availability depends on the current PC Game Pass catalog.
How to undo this
Uninstall unwanted games from the **Xbox app**. Remove the Xbox app if desired and restore the previous game-installation location.
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