Can I install mods on games I installed with the Xbox App

no, as the folders are hidden and encrypted, it looks like they may do soon as when the odd game starts they say choose play with mods but then you are limited to private online play as anticheat is then disabled but they have not stated anything else yet.

now slightly different on steam as all the xbox games available have accessible folders.

still don't work I've deleted everything from the console and hard drive / now I have no games to play and still won't let me install games but I can still install apps (Mod Removed)

That is a Microsoft Store error. First off I'd try the Store troubleshooter to see if that can find an issue (Windows settings, update & security, troubelshoot, additional troubleshooter, Windows store apps)

If that doesn't work, open up a command prompt (Windows Home icon, start typing "command prompt" click "run as administartor" on what shows up, should open up a new window) and type

sfc/ scannow

Or just copy/paste

If those don't work, try this thread:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us...80073cf9/98e1e243-090c-491e-bdc7-dff556efa377

If everything doesn't work, then the last resort would be to install a clean copy of Windows:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/software-download/windows10

It needs a 16GB USB drive. DO not use the Windows reset function from within Windows as that doesn't always solve issues. Once installed, run Windows updates till there are none, then update your graphics drivers from the manufacturer of your GPU....at that point (before installing anything else) try installing the app. If it works, then there was something corrupted on your system..if not, then it suggests the issue is not your end

If you're using the app in it's current form, most games can't be accessed as they install to an encrypted folder. There are some titles that install to the modifiableWindowsApps folder. These games are generally able to support mods.

The way PC games install on the app is going to be changing soon

When these changes have been completed, it should be possible to install most if not all titles to any folder you want and have full access to the files. It's possible to test this now by becoming an insider. Full instructions here.

Just be aware, there are some known issues at the moment.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! I was able to mod subnautica and play with my friends on a multiplayer mod!! It was a little confusing at first but I figured it out in the end. (for anyone who looks at this post) If you want to Mod it you have to download the Xbox insider hub and join the "Windows Gaming" preview, then update your xbox app in windows store (make sure to close) then re-download the game on the Xbox folder it creates for you. Once again, thanks!!

You can install authorized mods in games that support it

You cannot install unauthorized mods on a console.