Fix: Xbox App Not Downloading Or Installing On Windows 11

Windows 11 is now live and it has the best gaming features along with the more advanced built-in Xbox app. But due to some bugs and glitches, you may not be able to download or install the Xbox app on Windows 11.

That’s why you are here, right? Well, you are at the correct place. This article is a guide to fixing this problem for Windows 11 users. Let’s see how to fix the Xbox app not downloading or installing on Windows 11.

Methods To Fix Xbox App Not Downloading or Installing on Windows 11

I know it’s freaking sad as the Xbox app won’t install, and you cannot play with your friends. Xbox app allows its users to play games from the Microsoft Store with other Xbox players. Also, you can create scoreboards, share social content, and much more. It is a major missing if you can’t download or install the Xbox app on Windows 11. But don’t worry! Every problem has a fix.

Well, you may know that even Windows 10 users are also facing the same issue for quite a long time. So, I am sure that the causes of the Xbox app not downloading or installing on Windows 11 are the same as on Windows 10. However, using the leaked version does not provide you with all features plus contains errors. So, it could also be another reason.

Fix 1: Reboot your PC

It is the first fix you should try when the Xbox app is not downloading or installing. First, close all the programs and apps. Then shut down the PC for at least 30 seconds. Now, open it, and refresh it well. Alternatively, you can restart your system and then again try to download Xbox app. But if still not downloading, then try other fixes given below.

Fix 2: Check your Internet Connection

Using a stable and good internet connection might solve the problem for you. You must check the speed of your internet connection via the Speed Test app. Users with poor internet connectivity should consider shifting to another network.

Fix 3: Reset the Xbox App Package

Before resetting the Xbox app package, I must warn you that it will remove any saved passwords. Also, the private info that has stored in the app. Sometimes, the cache can even deem the software unusable. However, it’s worth trying. So, to reset the Xbox app package, you should follow the following steps:

• First of all, hover over to the Search bar on your system
• Then, type PowerShell and open it

use the command that is given below and press enter

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Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}

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It’s better to copy-paste this text to avoid any mistakes while typing the command.

• You must require to wait until the process gets finished.

After performing all the steps, download or install your Xbox app for Windows 11 again; But as already told, you must note down your saved passwords and be careful while trying this fix. If you do not want to take risks then, try other solutions left in this article.

Fix 4: Clear Microsoft Store cache

The Xbox app depends on the Microsoft Store app to download or install. So, if there is anything wrong with Store, then the Xbox app won’t download or install on Windows 11. In such a case, clearing the Microsoft store cache might fix the problem. To remove the Microsoft store cache, follow the following steps:

• First of all, Press Windows+R to open Run
• Now, type wsreset.exe and Enter
• The moment the reset process gets finished, restart your system and then try downloading Xbox app.

Warning: Resetting and clearing cache will remove your saved info from MS Store, including login and payment details.

Fix 5: Run the License Service Script

To run the License Service Script, follow the below-given steps:

• First of all, open the Notepad
• Now, you have to copy-paste the following text in Notepad

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echo offnet stop clipsvcif “%1″==”” ( echo ==== BACKING UP LOCAL LICENSES move %windir%serviceprofileslocalserviceappdatalocalmicrosoftclipsvctokens.dat %windir%serviceprofileslocalserviceappdatalocalmicrosoftclipsvctokens.bak )if “%1″==”recover” ( echo ==== RECOVERING LICENSES FROM BACKUP copy %windir%serviceprofileslocalserviceappdatalocalmicrosoftclipsvctokens.bak %windir%serviceprofileslocalserviceappdatalocalmicrosoftclipsvctokens.dat )net start clipsvc

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• Save the file in the name of license.bat
• Now, you have to execute the script from the Command Prompt. For this, you should search for cmd and then click on Run as administrator.
• The script you used will help in uninstalling the Xbox app. Now, you should head back to Microsoft Store and reacquire the Xbox app.

This script had earlier helped Windows 10 users when Windows 10 apps had the same problems. You should try to give it a shot.

Fix 6: Run the Windows Apps Troubleshooter

Xbox app, like other apps, is prone to problems. However, you can effortlessly fix it by running the Windows Apps Troubleshooter.

• Go to Settings, and there click on Update & Security.
• Now, select Troubleshoot from the left side pane.
• You have to then click on Additional Troubleshooters from the right side pane.
• When you scroll down a bit, you will find Windows Store Apps. Click on it. Then select the Run the Troubleshooter button.

It’s easy like that. Just follow the steps to carry on the process of troubleshooting. Now, you will be able to download or install the Xbox app.

From Author’s Desk

So, this ends up here. We hope that you can fix the Xbox app not downloading or installing problem on Windows 11. But anyhow, if these fixes don’t solve your problem then, you must wait for the official Windows 11 version. Also, don’t forget to comment below your queries or doubts regarding the same.