Settings for xbox app on windows 11 reset on update. How do I stop this?

Hi there!

Did you mean every time there's an update for Xbox app, all your settings go back to default?

Do you use a separate Microsoft account to sign in to your Windows user or profile? Try to use the account you use for gaming in the Windows user account or you could switch to a local user. That must be the reason why it defaulted back to the account you currently use for Windows user login.

Hello! I'm sorry to hear that you're having trouble installing/updating your games on your laptop. The error code 0x80070490 usually indicates that there is a problem with the Windows Update components on your computer. Here are some steps you can try to resolve the issue:



1. Run the Windows Update troubleshooter. You can do this by going to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters > Windows Update.



2. Reset the Windows Update components. You can do this by opening Command Prompt as an administrator and running the following commands:



net stop wuauserv

net stop cryptSvc

net stop bits

net stop msiserver

ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old

net start wuauserv

net start cryptSvc

net start bits

net start msiserver



3. Check if there are any pending updates for your Windows 11 Home. You can do this by going to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.



4. If the issue persists, you can try resetting the Xbox app. You can do this by going to Settings > Apps > Apps & features > Xbox > Advanced options > Reset.



I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.

I would highly recommend updating it to Windows 11 and seeing if it can sort out the Xbox app issue. You can do this by going to Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates

Hi there! This is Virginia O.

I understand that you are experiencing issues with Xbox Party chat not working Windows 11 PC.

I apologize for the inconvenienced this has caused you. I will do my best to help you.

Please reset the Xbox App by going to Windows Settings > Apps > Installed apps, search for "Xbox," click on it, and select "Advanced options." Then, click "Repair" first. And if it is not working choose "Reset" before reopening the app.

And then reinstall Xbox Game Bar. To do this, open PowerShell as an administrator and run:

Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay | Remove-AppxPackage

Then reinstall it from the Microsoft Store.

Next is to check Audio Settings. Make sure that your microphone and headset are properly connected and set as default in Windows sound settings.

Then update Windows and Drivers. Kindly ensure that your system and audio drivers are up to date.

To update Windows, open Settings > Press Windows + I to open the Settings app. Click on "Windows Update" in the left sidebar. Click "Check for updates" and install any available updates. After update, please restart PC to complete the installation.

And to updating drivers, please open Settings > Press Windows + I and go to "Windows Update." Click Advanced Options > Scroll down and select "Optional updates." If any driver updates are available, select them and click "Download & Install."

Thank you for your cooperation.

Hi George,

I was using the latest version of Windows 11, the October update.

Anyways, after checking the disk, checking for Windows updates, defragmenting, and updating the Xbox app, it stopped crashing.

Thanks,

Hussam