Unable to launch a game the 2nd time - GameLaunchHelper.exe This app failed to launch...

Discus and support Unable to launch a game the 2nd time - GameLaunchHelper.exe This app failed to launch... in XBoX Games and Apps to solve the problem; Installed Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy on Windows 11 and played for a couple of hours. Next day this happens. Reinstalled. Same thing happens... Discussion in 'XBoX Games and Apps' started by MWXIII, May 21, 2022.

  1. MWXIII
    MWXIII Guest

    Unable to launch a game the 2nd time - GameLaunchHelper.exe This app failed to launch...


    Installed Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy on Windows 11 and played for a couple of hours. Next day this happens. Reinstalled. Same thing happens again, can play it when first installed only.

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    MWXIII, May 21, 2022
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  2. MWXIII Win User

    Unable to launch a game the 2nd time - GameLaunchHelper.exe This app failed to launch because its trial license has expired. It's a game on gamepass!

    It works after I do the first 3 steps which is to reinstall gaming services: 1) Go to Start > Search for PowerShell > Right Click > Run as Administrator.
    2) In Windows PowerShell, type the following command and press Enter:
    get-appxpackage Microsoft.GamingServices | remove-AppxPackage -allusers
    3) In the same window, type the following command and press Enter:
    start ms-windows-store://pdp/?productid=9MWPM2CQNLHN

    But once I restart the computer, I will need to do this again.
  3. Lucas Lauer Win User

    Unable to launch a game the 2nd time - GameLaunchHelper.exe This app failed to launch because its trial license has expired. It's a game on gamepass!

    Hello, MWXIII. Thanks for reaching out. I'm Lucas, an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user just like you. I'll be glad to help you out.

    Would you please try to reinstall the Gaming Services app on your PC?

    - Go to Start > Search for PowerShell > Right Click > Run as Administrator.

    - In Windows PowerShell, type the following command and press Enter:
    get-appxpackage Microsoft.GamingServices | remove-AppxPackage -allusers

    - In the same window, type the following command and press Enter:
    start ms-windows-store://pdp/?productid=9MWPM2CQNLHN

    - Install the app on that page and select Yes when you receive the User Account Control (UAC) prompt.

    - Go to Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & Features > Microsoft Store > Advanced Options > Reset.

    - Go to Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & Features > Xbox App > Advanced Options > Reset.

    - Restart your device. Login to the correct Microsoft account on the Microsoft Store and then on Xbox App. Try to install the game again.

    See if this works and please let me know.
  4. NatasHastings Win User

    Why does the Xbox app keep reinstalling my games, and why can't I get Rage 2 to read my existing saves after said reinstall?

    Error appears once game is installed and is launched a 2nd time. Works fine the first launch after install, but always errors out on the 2nd launch.
  5. Kenny H. Win User

    Xbox Preview Program Update

    "Apps not launching: Certain apps may fail to launch.

    WWE

    Showtime Anytime

    Every Street United

    Overdog

    BlinkBox

    TWC TV

    Upload Studio

    UPlay

    Apps with video issues: The following apps will launch but videos or streams will not play.

    SyFy

    USA Now

    Bravo Now

    MLB

    Games not launching: Certain games may fail to launch.

    Xbox Fitness

    Pinball FX2

    The Crew

    Monopoly"
  6. UnholyRoth Win User

    Suspend and resume does not work.

    The game should always stay running no matter how many other apps you launch. If you launch too many apps, non-visible apps will start getting terminated, but the game is supposed to always stay running. BUT, you can only run one game at a time. If you launched
    a 2nd game, the 1st game will get terminated (without any warning...)

    Can you give exact repro steps that reproduce your problem 100% of the time? That would be great, and I will try them here at work. I don't have Forza here, but tried another game, and I could not get it to terminate, even after launching 12 different apps.

    1. Launched my game
    2. Launched 12 different apps (Achievements, Activity, Avatars, Friends, Game DVR, Gesture Tutorial, Internet Explorer, Messages, Party, Settings, TV, and Upload)
    3. Went back to the game, and it was still running
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