Games install to wrong profile

Discus and support Games install to wrong profile in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; Hi, my friend set up his profile on my Xbox I purchased several games to download. Now that u finally set up my profile, I can't play the games I... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by Sensig420, Jan 29, 2018.

  1. Sensig420
    Sensig420 Guest

    Games install to wrong profile


    Hi, my friend set up his profile on my Xbox I purchased several games to download. Now that u finally set up my profile, I can't play the games I purchased and they are under his profile as if its his Xbox. How do I install the games under my profile only?

    :)
     
    Sensig420, Jan 29, 2018
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  2. alphaomega16
    alphaomega16 Guest
    Is discless play without a 24 check still possible?

    First one that comes to mind is to make all the discs have a unique code and you need the initial connection to install the game which can be done anywhere and once done the game is tied to your console / profile.

    This stops you letting mates install the game as when you initially installed the game on your machine the disc code was tied into your profile / machine and as such any attempts at installing will come up with something to the effect of "This serial number is already in use"

    Also, if you wish to sell the game / lend it to a mate you have to uninstall and upon uninstall it removes the tied code to your machine / profile.

    This would also solve the discless play they wanted to do even with disc based games and stop people installing then giving to mates to install as the initial connection needed would tell them if the game is linked to another profile / console.
     
    alphaomega16, Jan 29, 2018
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  3. onyxishere
    onyxishere Guest
    Downloaded Game to Wrong Profile

    There are no refunds for items purchased on live.

    However, the content you downloaded is linked to both the tag and the console it was downloaded to. This means that you will be able to access minecraft with any account on the console the game was originally downloaded to. Go ahead and play to your hearts
    content.
     
    onyxishere, Jan 29, 2018
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  4. Smwutches
    Smwutches Guest

    Games install to wrong profile

    If you purchased them while signed into his account, then they would be tied to his account. Nothing can be transferred between accounts. In order for you to access the game's, he would need to set your console as his Home console.
     
    Smwutches, Jan 29, 2018
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  5. Smwutches Win User

    Games install to wrong profile

    If you purchased them while signed into his account, then they would be tied to his account. Nothing can be transferred between accounts. In order for you to access the game's, he would need to set your console as his Home console.
  6. Theory of Game Win User

    Installed game on wrong profile - any way to reassign it?

    Hey there.

    Unfortunately no, content cannot be transferred from one account to another. Sorry it's not the answer you were hoping for.
  7. TwoLsInWillson Win User

    Installed game on wrong profile - any way to reassign it?

    Thanks for the definitive answer. I appreciate it!
  8. onyxishere Win User

    Downloaded Game to Wrong Profile

    There are no refunds for items purchased on live.

    However, the content you downloaded is linked to both the tag and the console it was downloaded to. This means that you will be able to access minecraft with any account on the console the game was originally downloaded to. Go ahead and play to your hearts
    content.
  9. HyruleBalverine Win User

    Bought a game in a wrong profile

    Unfortunately, you cannot transfer a license between profiles. Typically, there are no refunds for digital purchases, but you can try to contact official support via
    support.xbox.com/contact-us and see if they will cancel the purchase.
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