How to make install folder detect on MICROSOFT APP STORE?

sarthaktayal · Aug 8, 2019

My friend just restored system using "System restore" and now his game gears of war 4 is not playable as its not available in microsoft store to play so please if we system restore our windows how to make Microsoft app store detect that location which
is containing that app

:)

Peter R Fleming

There no way to do that, you will have to uninstall then reinstall the game.

Rostom L

Hi! I'm Rostom, an Independent Advisor. I will be glad to help you here.

May I know how did you install the FH5 game? If it's not detected as installed on Xbox app and Microsoft Store, what happened when you click on "Install" there?

Farscape247

yep, you will have to remove the folders on those drives (google how to do it if not sure as it is pretty confusing for the average users). microsoft use encrypted folders to store the games and apps and with a new install of windows this then breaks the encryption and you have to re download everything.

unlike all the other launchers Microsoft went with a pathetic option.

jovancasanova

Hi Samy the game company itself actually has listed a fix in which a manipulation of the game files is required. How about you explain to us how to locate the local folder for games installed via Microsoft store or Xbox app?

Rostom L

I understand. Since you're able to install other games through the XboxGames folder, this may be a bug on the app itself. I recommend to submit a report or file a bug to Windows/Xbox team for them to investigate the issue.

Alternatively, try to install your games through the Microsoft Store app or through the website store if it uses the XboxGames folder instead of WindowsApps.

How to make install folder detect on MICROSOFT APP STORE?