To ensure you have the latest version, it's always best to download the tool from the link below before performing this maintenance. Download the Gaming Services Repair Tool for PC using the link below. Choose your save destination and then go to that destination to open the file after the download is complete.

Learn how to get older apps or programs to run on Windows 10 or Windows 11 by adjusting compatibility settings.

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. You can try to repair a program first, if it's just not running correctly.

Third-party antivirus software might cause installation or launch errors on Windows devices. If you encounter issues installing or launching games, try suspending your antivirus software temporarily while you attempt to troubleshoot game installation. You can also try launching the game from the Xbox app or the Microsoft Store app.

If you can’t install, uninstall, or update a desktop program in Windows 10, the Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter can automatically fix common issues such as corrupted registry keys or incomplete uninstall data.

On rare occasions, you may experience issues while installing an Xbox game to your PC or handheld device. Listed below are a set of recommendations that can help alleviate any issues you may run into.

Learn how to use the PC Health Check app to help you improve your device performance.

If you experience frequent game crashes or instability while playing State of Decay 2, Sea of Thieves, or Crackdown 3 on Windows 10, this may mean that your antivirus software is scanning the game. You can set file exclusions to prevent this from happening.

Installing the latest printer driver can help fix printing issues, improve performance, and add new features. Microsoft recommends downloading and installing the latest printer driver for a printer. The recommended method to download, install, and update printer drivers is using Windows Update.

Right-click Command Prompt, and then select Run as administrator. Press the Enter key to run the command. The command prompt will output some text to indicate if the command was processed successfully. Once Command Prompt completes the task, try launching the game again.