If you are having issues installing or updating Gaming Services on your PC, or if you are noticing that the Xbox app for PC is launching with missing content, you may want to download and run the Gaming Services Repair Tool for PC.

Uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows. There are different ways to remove apps and programs, so if you can't find the one you're looking for, you can try another location. Note that some apps and programs are built into Windows and can't be uninstalled.

Learn how to remove malware from your PC. Use Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 10 or Windows 11 to scan your PC for malware, viruses, or other threats.

Try closing both the Xbox app and the third-party extension you’re using like the EA, Riot, or Ubisoft apps, and then relaunch the Xbox app. If that’s unsuccessful, try disabling and re-enabling the extension in the Xbox app by selecting your profile picture and going to Settings > Extensions.

If a Microsoft 365 application such as Word or Excel isn’t working correctly, sometimes restarting it will fix the problem. If that doesn’t work, you can try repairing it. When you’re done, you might need to restart your computer. The steps to access the repair tool vary depending on your operating system.

If you encounter issues installing games, try suspending your antivirus software temporarily while you attempt to troubleshoot game installation from the Xbox app or the Microsoft Store app on your PC.

How to enable offline play on your device. If you’re planning on playing offline, you’ll need to prepare your Windows 10/11 device while you have an online connection. It’s important that you do this while you’re online, as once you go offline, you won’t be able to make these changes.

Use the Office offline installer to install Office 2016 or Office 2013 if you don't have an active Internet connection or you're having problems with slow speed or unreliable connections.

If you already redeemed a product key, you're simply reinstalling the apps, or you know you have an assigned license through work or school, you can skip ahead and go to the section sign in to download and install Microsoft 365 or Office.

Solution 1: Check the Xbox status. Check the Xbox status page. If you see any services with alerts, expand the service, scroll down to Notifications, and sign in to receive a message when the service is up and running again. Xbox status page. Solution 2: Sign in with the correct Xbox profile.