Xbox App for PC unable to launch certain games

Discus and support Xbox App for PC unable to launch certain games in XBoX Games and Apps to solve the problem; It seems that after i installed Windows 11 on my PC, I am unable to launch for example Hollow Knight and Psychonauts 2 which are both games I was able... Discussion in 'XBoX Games and Apps' started by Frederik9302, Nov 12, 2021.

  1. Frederik9302
    Frederik9302 Guest

    Xbox App for PC unable to launch certain games


    It seems that after i installed Windows 11 on my PC, I am unable to launch for example Hollow Knight and Psychonauts 2 which are both games I was able launch and play on Windows 10. I have tried following the troubleshooting steps for being unable to launch a game from the Xbox app, but nothing has worked so far.

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    Frederik9302, Nov 12, 2021
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  2. Frederik9302 Win User

    Xbox App for PC unable to launch certain games

    I had tried your suggestion once since it was suggested by other people when googling my issue, but now I have tried it once more and the games still won't launch at all.
  3. Jesse E' Win User

    Xbox App for PC unable to launch certain games

    Hello, My name is Jesse. I'm an Independent Advisor and a member of the Microsoft community and I'd love to assist you today.

    Try reinstalling the Gaming Services app on your Windows 10 device:

    - Right-click the Start button in the lower-left corner of the main screen, and then select Windows PowerShell (Admin).

    - In the Administrator: Windows PowerShell screen, 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.

    - Restart your device, and try to install the game again.
  4. Frederik9302 Win User

    Xbox App for PC unable to launch certain games

    The error code i get in the event viewer app is 2279672784 along with the message [LaunchProcess].
  5. Onyx Is Here Win User

    prob gears 5

    Sorry you're still having trouble. If you are still unable to launch the game from the Beta App then please find the game in the Start Menu of the PC and launch it from there
  6. 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"
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