How do I fix an issue with my Xbox games not launching because of Windows not being able to...

Discus and support How do I fix an issue with my Xbox games not launching because of Windows not being able to... in XBoX Games and Apps to solve the problem; When I try to launch a game from the Xbox app or Microsoft store I get an error saying windows cannot access the specified path or I may not have... Discussion in 'XBoX Games and Apps' started by Bradley Guthrie, Oct 30, 2023.

  1. Bradley Guthrie
    Bradley Guthrie Guest

    How do I fix an issue with my Xbox games not launching because of Windows not being able to...


    When I try to launch a game from the Xbox app or Microsoft store I get an error saying windows cannot access the specified path or I may not have permission to access the item.

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    Bradley Guthrie, Oct 30, 2023
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  2. kyle_m4496 Win User

    How do I fix an issue with my Xbox games not launching because of Windows not being able to access the specified path?

    Hi Bradley. My name is Kyle and I'm an independent advisor.

    Can you provide a screenshot of this error?

    Does this happen with all Xbox games?

    Have you tried any troubleshooting steps so far?

    Thanks,
    Kyle
  3. Pieyow Win User

    Cannot open Microsoft games in Xbox app

    If you run any third party Firewall software this could be preventing sign-in due to a port being blocked. Try disabling it and then launch the game. If you are able to sign into other Xbox games on Windows, another suggestion would be to reinstall Sudoku
    and see if this fixes the issue.
  4. utahman71 Win User

    Microsoft Solitaire Collection And Windows 8.1

    I really like to play tri peaks, but as soon as Windows 8.1 update or upgrade, whatever everyone calls it. It is sluggish and sound issues. It worked smoothly and perfect in Windows 8.0, but as soon as 8.1 was installed and even all the driver updates do
    nothing to fix the issues this game has. It is a App issue. This app needs a new update fix for Windows 8.1. I tried other games from XBOX like mahjong and others and they run fine in Windows 8.1. It is this App only. Until someone here from XBOX or Microsoft
    decides to fix this, then the game is never installed again or played by me. My mother won't even update or upgrade to Windows 8.1, because of this.

    I even contacted BestBuy and Toshiba, and they won't do anything, because it is an App issue. So far I see a lot complaining about this App not doing what it should be doing in Windows 8.1, but nothing is being done to fix it. Such a fun game ends up being
    no fun, when it is sluggish and no sound.
  5. Francia J. Win User

    How do I fix not being able to install games?

    You're welcome and thank you for letting me know. Have you already tried to reset your console keeping your games and apps? If not yet, don't worry because as long as you're connected to Xbox Live your saved progress, games, will not be deleted. It will remove all of your accounts but you can add all of them later on.

    Press the Xbox button to open the guide.

    Select Profile & system > Settings > System > Console info.

    Select Reset console.

    Reset and keep my games & apps.
  6. MaddieJC15 Win User

    How do I fix not being able to install games?

    Hello, thank you for the reply

    No I don’t have an external hard drive.
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