Game Downloads on Xbox Live on it's own, even after uninstall

Ed Bice · Dec 18, 2023

So I had the game Lamplighters when it came out on Game Pass, predownloaded it and all that. But ever since I uninstalled it, it's been downloaded to my computer almost daily, and I haven't been able to keep it from downloading itself automatically to my computer.

I've tried setting downloads to require me to give approval, but it's still appearing on my games list every morning like a ghost. Is there a section I've been missing that has an "auto download" list, that I can get Lamplighters off of asap?

Thanks for any help.

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Belen T.C.

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Belen T.C.

Hello Ed Bice,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

We understand you are having issues with your Xbox game downloads. Based on the details you provided, it seems like the game is being reinstalled automatically even after you have uninstalled it.

Please try the following steps to prevent the games from downloading itself automatically:

- Open the Xbox app on your PC and go to Settings > General > Downloads.

- Uncheck the box that says "Automatically download updates and purchases". This will stop the Microsoft Store from downloading and installing any apps or games without your permission. You can still manually update your apps and games from the Microsoft Store if you want to. By following these steps, you should be able to stop Xbox games from reinstalling automatically on your Windows PC.

- You may also try uninstalling and reinstalling the Xbox app. This can help reset the app and fix any issues that may be causing the game to reinstall automatically.

I hope this helps! If you’re still having trouble, please let me know we will do our best to help you resolve this issue as soon as possible. Have a great day!

Sincerely,

Microsoft Community Moderator

T��N.13 ✌

hi, i game share with my son and i recently had problems with live, ive purchased xbox live now and it wont let me into multiplayer, even though ive just downloaded 106gb, everything is downloaded after uninstalling, its in my games and apps its only
letting me on warzone! any ideas?

XGN WolfieMoon

One you buy a game or download a free game to own and uninstall it. It will stay in owned games and no you cant permanently delete the game after you installed it once.

FourtyFiveOfficial

Yeah well after i uninstalled the game the Xbox App won't even download it again so **** GG's to Microsoft.

Game Downloads on Xbox Live on it's own, even after uninstall