Already installed Game?

Discus and support Already installed Game? in XBoX Games and Apps to solve the problem; So I recently had to reinstall windows, and now my external drive already has a few games installed. Can xbox detect that? If not, then how do I... Discussion in 'XBoX Games and Apps' started by Sam C3, Mar 5, 2025 at 5:33 PM.

  1. Sam C3
    Sam C3 Guest

    Already installed Game?


    So I recently had to reinstall windows, and now my external drive already has a few games installed.

    Can xbox detect that?

    If not, then how do I remove them? Windows wont let me. Do I need linux or something to delete it....

    :)
     
    Sam C3, Mar 5, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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  2. Tezzarrific Win User

    Already installed game

    should have used acronis or another application to clone the drive to the ssd, then you would not have to setup anything or re install anything.
  3. vašekmojžíšek Win User

    Already installed game

    Thanks for your help, have a good day 😀
  4. wi7bit Win User

    Already installed game

    I'm afraid not. The files need to be redownloaded, as the system needs to make a record of the installation. Installing a new drive would have meant re-installing the OS, which clears this information.

    But... You are able to re-install it so the files are put on the old drive, if your SSD is low on space. Go to settings, system, storage and then click on 'Change where new content is saved'. Then change the 'New apps will save to' option the external drive.

    Hope it helps!
  5. Rodrigo.Queiroz Win User

    Already installed Game?

    Hi,

    I'm Rodrigo and I'll help you.

    Xbox App can't detect games installed previously on the drive.

    To delete the folder, you must take its ownership. Right click the folder > Properties > Security tab > Advanced > on "Owner", select Change > enter your user name > OK > OK.
  6. Smwutches Win User

    downloading an already installed game

    Game saves are separate from game installs/downloads. Also, the install file is different than the download file. So you would not be able to use the install without the disc.
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