windows could not start the gaming service on local computer error 3: the computer cannot...

When trying to restart the service "Windows could not start the Gaming Services service on Local Computer. Error 1060: The specified service does not exist as an installed service."

Hello!

My name is Dérek, I'm an independent platform consultant and I'm grateful for the opportunity to help you.

22Graham22, I'm sorry about the situation, friend.

Let's try to identify this error.

Let's repair the gaming service first

Take it easy ok? May be in another language

Hold Win + I and go to Apps > Apps & Features.

locate Gaming Service and tap the menu button (...).

Advanced Options > Reset.

click Reset and confirm.

Later:

Win + X and select Windows Terminal (Admin).

Enter the command below:

get-appxpackage Microsoft.GamingServices | remove-AppxPackage -allusers

Wait for it to complete, and then type this other command:

start ms-windows-store://pdp/?productid=9MWPM2CQNLHN

When it finishes installing, restart your PC and see if the error remains

Do you have antivirus, vpn or firewall?

If so, disable them and see if the error persists.

And if you have antivirus, open the quarantine folder and see if you have any files there related to the game/xbox

Select Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & Features. Apps and Features in Settings.

Select the application you want to fix.(MFS)

Select the Advanced Options link under the application name (some applications do not have this option). On the page that opens, select Repair if available.

Once the Reset is done, you will see a check sign next to the Reset button. And restart the PC

Tell me what appears in this test please. Download the companion xbox console app > settings > network > NAT type

And connectivity

I remain at your disposal if you have any further questions.

I'm having the same problem.

Trying to start a game it takes me to the gaming services app on the windows store.

I've been trying for hours to get this to work but no matter what i tried nothing works.

The GamingServices service that should be starting automatically just isn't starting.

If i try to start the service manually i get the following error.

Windows could not start the GamingServices service on Local Computer

Error 5: Access is denied

I'm having the same problem.

Trying to start a game it takes me to the gaming services app on the windows store.

I've been trying for hours to get this to work but no matter what i tried nothing works.

The GamingServices service that should be starting automatically just isn't starting.

If i try to start the service manually i get the following error.

Windows could not start the GamingServices service on Local Computer

Error 5: Access is denied

Hey man sorry to hear that. I ended up reformatting my computer, it looks like GamingServices got botched on my last system update.

Try restoring to the last stable checkpoint if possible. If not then you might need to reformat your Windows, or just forget about Game Pass and go back to Steam

In that case, I recommend doing a clean install and formatting the hard drives.

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