Games not launching properly

Discus and support Games not launching properly in XBoX Games and Apps to solve the problem; On my Xbox series X I can only seem to launch games once I’ve power cycled the console ie. Holding down the Xbox button for 10sec and waiting. I’ve... Discussion in 'XBoX Games and Apps' started by Mike damone, Jan 17, 2023.

  1. Mike damone
    Mike damone Guest

    Games not launching properly


    On my Xbox series X I can only seem to launch games once I’ve power cycled the console ie. Holding down the Xbox button for 10sec and waiting. I’ve tried everything it’s set as my home Xbox it’s been factory reset And restarted and I can’t seem to find anyone else with this issue

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    Mike damone, Jan 17, 2023
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  2. Protox_909 Win User

    Game won't launch properly

    Edit: It happened again, I'm using Windows 10, and this is the first time I'm playing this game. This has not happened to any other games I've played. I tried reinstalling the game and seeing in task manager if fallout was still running in the background, but nothing worked. I'll try and use some of your suggestions, Thanks!
  3. JosefLBohorquez Win User

    Game won't launch properly

    Hi and thanks for reaching Microsoft Xbox gamer's community. My name is Josef.
    I'm an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft Xbox user like you.

    Hope you're doing great today despite this Protox_909

    Additional information is needed, please tell me:

    Are you using windows 10 or 11?
    Is this the first time that you try to play this game or you were able to do it previously?
    Are you using an insider build / beta OS in your PC?
    Is this happening only with this game or if you try a different game something similar happens?

    And, what did you tried so far to fix this
    In that way I can advise you different things or how to proceed

    —————

    In the meantime try and double check this

    Open Settings, click Update and Security and then Windows Update
    Click Check for Updates

    Click the Download and Install Now option, if available (Install optional updates as well)

    Also, check the Microsoft Store for any updates on the Xbox apps and its services and update everything too. (Click on get updates)

    Now, sign out from your account on both Xbox app and Microsoft Store and do this:

    Go to windows settings > apps > search for gaming services app > click on it and select advanced options.

    After that, click repair and then reset

    Then do the same for the Xbox and Fallout app:

    Go to windows settings > apps > search for Xbox app > click on it and select advanced options.

    After that, click repair and then reset

    Finally do this:

    Step 1: Open the Run window by pressing Windows + R key.

    Step 2: Input WSReset.exe in the Run window and click OK.

    Step 3: Then a command prompt window will appear. After a few seconds, Windows Store will open.

    Sign in again on both Microsoft store and Xbox app with your account and try again
  4. JosefLBohorquez Win User

    Game won't launch properly

    Hi Protox
    I’m glad to now that everything is working now!

    Don't hesitate to reach the community forums if you need help in the future
    For now take care and have a good day
  5. Onyx Is Here Win User

    Help

    Hello NamelessLummox, sorry to hear you're having trouble with your game

    A syncing error usually means that the game wasn't closed properly on a different device. If you can remember the last device you were able to play the game on please launch it there first and then shut it out properly by closing to the menu and then fully shutting down the game.

    Once done you should be able to launch the game on the device you're trying now
  6. BlastingAxis Win User

    Dropping FPS in Forza Horizon 4

    see I am having problems on console with it actually launching it took 3 or 4 times to launch properly
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