My MSFS install from Xbox app is not working, please help!

Encountered this issue this morning - annoying! I found a solution that worked for me and saved me from having to redownload entirely.

Go to Windows Settings > Apps > Reset and Repair MSFS. This will remove the icon from Xbox Game Pass so 'install' MSFS on Xbox Game Pass again, but selecting the install path the game was on will trigger the actual file repair.

The game should then just run as per normal.

I seem to have fixed my version of this issue whilst checking the Xbox app, on the MSFS page I saw that digital ownership has been uninstalled for some reason, Installed digital ownership and boom, MSFS is launching normally again without having to do the dumb wifi off work around.

Thanks. Like you, I did purchase MSFS 2020 from the Microsoft Store and I had to install the XBox (beta) app. to make it work.

Very weird to say the least!

I have no interest in Xbox and it's annoying to have the Xbox buttons in the top right of my screen with the funny player's name that was assigned.

I would like to confirm, at the moment, the space previously used to install the game wasn’t deleted, correct?
r: no it wasnt deleted and msfs currently takes up 163gb

Additionally, did you try to install the game on the system / C: partition, or you wanted to use another partition to install the game?

r: on the c drive

Lastly, did you download the game from the Microsoft Store, Xbox app, or did you use Steam?

r: xbox app, but it downloaded the client so i can open it from both the microsoft store and xbox app



so how much storage do i need to install the standard version of msfs, as i might just not have enough on my disk

Sorry, I'm really confused about the Xbox app. Is it a program that needs to be installed on my computer? I see these instructions: Search for Xbox app and install.

1. . To install Xbox app, follow the steps below:
   
   • Open Microsoft store
     
   • Search for Xbox app and install.
     
   • Wait for the app to completely install.
     

When I go to the Microsoft store & search for the Xbox app then click on " Get in store app" a box pops up with an "open" tab. When I click on the open tab, it looks like I'm signed in . I don't see any download link for the app.

I'm also confused about whether successfully downloading & installing the Xbox app will solve the problem of signing into Xbox to play MSFS. Is it likely that need to uninstall & reinstall my Steam version of MSFS to fix this problem?