Can I install a non-Microsoft game?

Discus and support Can I install a non-Microsoft game? in XBoX Games and Apps to solve the problem; I own a game I bought from amazon digital store. I had to get a new computer very recently, but Microsoft keeps telling me it cannot install the game... Discussion in 'XBoX Games and Apps' started by annzee74, Mar 1, 2025.

  1. annzee74
    annzee74 Guest

    Can I install a non-Microsoft game?


    I own a game I bought from amazon digital store. I had to get a new computer very recently, but Microsoft keeps telling me it cannot install the game because it is not in the Microsoft store. Anything I can do to get this game installed? I did report to Microsoft that the game is safe.


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    annzee74, Mar 1, 2025
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  2. Jonathan Deives Win User

    Can I install a non-Microsoft game?

    Hi, my name is , I'm a member of the Xbox community like you. I understand your problem, don't worry I'm here to help you.

    Click on start menu and type Winver

    Take a screenshot and post it here please
  3. Artem_876 Win User

    Sea of thieves cyanbeard error

    Yes, I can play both Microsoft and non-Microsoft games, but not in the sea of ​​thieves. And maybe it will be important, sea of ​​thieves is installed on Steam
  4. Duka91 Win User

    Outer worlds is currently not available in your account. Here’s the error code, in case you need it: 0x803F8001

    Hey, I found a post saying to install/download any different non game pass app from the store (I did microsoft's email app) and now i can play my game pass games again
  5. Sid Muntar Win User

    Deus Ex Human Revolution Director's Cut INSTALL

    I have the same problem. However, when I go into Game Details to install the game the description is for the Games On Demand version of the game and not for the Director's Cut. If the 360 thinks it is the GoD version there would be no option to install.
    Eidos or Microsoft need to address this soon as this also affects the (non) ability to use the SmartGlass functionality.
  6. R Lundeen Win User

    Can not log in WP 8.1 or Windows 8.1 pc

    Thank you for the reply. Yes, i can download non-xbox games to both my phone with no problem.

    I can install XBox games on my computer as well, just not from the Games app.
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