What is we could use the Windows 10 OS on Xbox? How would it work?

Discus and support What is we could use the Windows 10 OS on Xbox? How would it work? in XboX Insiders to solve the problem; Windows OS on Xbox So I just had this cool idea where you can install Windows on an Xbox. I got this idea after realizing that my Xbox One S has way... Discussion in 'XboX Insiders' started by /u/RandomJediYT, Jan 17, 2020.

  1. What is we could use the Windows 10 OS on Xbox? How would it work?


    Windows OS on Xbox

    So I just had this cool idea where you can install Windows on an Xbox. I got this idea after realizing that my Xbox One S has way better specs than my computer. So I started wondering if I could use my Xbox to run my computer. I found nothing...

    So I just came up with an idea that could help a lot of PC gamers with bad desktops/laptops. Since Xbox is Microsoft, it would be hard for the developers to work together on an application for the Xbox that you can install for free, assuming you already have Windows 10 or newer (if read in the future for when/if Windows 11 becomes a thing). So while all of that is happening, a very small update is being made that basically adds a new feature for people who own Windows 10 (or newer), where in the settings, if you go to the devices category, there is a new tab where you can setup everything for the application (haven’t thought that far ahead). But there will be this button that says something like “Show activation code” , and once you press that button, you’ll have to enter your PIN or Microsoft password, then you get shown a code.

    So the application that would be made for the Xbox, would have the entire Windows 10 OS in it, but to use it, you need to prove that you actually own a copy of Windows 10 (this could be Windows 10, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Office, etc, or newer) When you open the application, your are asked for your activation code. So you take the code that your PC showed you, and type it in (I forgot to mention that if you buy a copy of Windows OS and don’t have a laptop, you could just use that code you just bought too).

    (If you own a PC) Once it accepted the code, you will be given 2 options. You can import all files from your computer to the Xbox, or just start as if you just bought a new computer. Only thing on it would be Edge, and your Microsoft account.

    (If you bought a copy of Windows) Assuming the code was accepted, you will have to go through the basic setup as if you just bought a computer.

    There could be multiple ways to navigate the application at this point, you could plug in a mouse and keyboard and use them as if it’s a computer, or you could use the Xbox controller (I’ll let Microsoft configure mapping the controller buttons).

    So if a user had a monitor that supports high refresh rates (75hz, 120hz, 144hz, 240hz, etc.), you could just right click the main screen with your mouse and there could be a new tab in the normal right click thingy, that says “Display Customization”. When click, a window opens up and you could configure your display to the way you like it (by default, everything is on the highest setting for best quality) If the user wants to, they could change the display resolution, refresh rate, color, etc.

    Once everything is setup, the user can do whatever they want, just as if it was a Windows 10 (or newer) computer.

    If the user wants to change the Windows OS they can navigate to the same tab in the settings and there could be a button that says “Change Windows version”. Then if you want to change it, the process would repeat. Enter code, configure everything, use Windows OS on an Xbox.

    That’s my idea and if Xbox or Microsoft sees this, please contact me so we can discuss anything. Email: therandomjedi@gmail.com

    Thanks for reading.

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  2. BritishCharlie Win User

    Revert/Rollback/Downgrade Xbox Controller Firmware. There is a way to do this!!! (FULL guide with pics)

    You didn't mention what Windows OS or controller you used.

    We already know it works with some on Windows 11, it's not working on Windows 10 with older models.
  3. Schief Win User

    Xbox App keep FREEZING Every time Please Help

    Hello @diddycarter360. We may have found something which would help reduce the app freezes. Could you let us know what Windows 10 OS build you are running? Are you in the Windows Insider Program now? Thanks!
  4. XBF Steven R Win User

    Kan inte spela några spel eller seldemos [Can not play any games or Seldemos ]

    Hey there CopDroid

    Thanks for reaching out to the Forums for advice on how to hopefully launch and play games off of your PC. I can definitely understand how this could be confusing.

    Are you using the most recent update to of Windows? Since earlier this year, the new apps that we have will only work if you are using Windows 1903. For a little more information, check out What
    is the Xbox (Beta) app and how do I use it?
    as well as

    Troubleshoot gameplay issues on Windows 10.

    When you get the chance, let us know what OS you're running and/or try those steps.

    Hope this helps.

    Thanks!
  5. Farscape247 Win User

    UPDATE INTERRUPTIONS

    i agree with you, but also windows 10 is technically a FREE OS, so you get what you don't pay for. windows as we used to know it is no more, it is now a live service wich is a pain in the butt.

    i miss windows 7, hell i miss windows xp and even vista.

    if i could reliably get steam and others to work on linux i would have jumped already. (just waiting for that moment when things do)
  6. Bigbear4501 Win User

    Xbox 360 Smartglass get no Conection to Xbox 360

    Windows 10 OS : 17133.1 Windows 10 Mobile OS: 15254.313 Windows Phone 8 OS: 8.10.14234.375 Xiaomi Mi A1 OS : Android 8.0 with March 2018 Update Xbox OS 2.0.17511.0 I check they are all on the newest Update.

    I reinstall on my Windows 10 PC. on my Android Phone and on my Windows 10 Mobile and Windows phone 8.1. all say the same is not work.
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