If you’re planning to be in an area with no online coverage, you can prepare your Windows device to allow you to play Minecraft for Windows offline. For details on how to configure your device for offline play, visit:

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.

The Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter helps you automatically repair issues when you're blocked from installing or removing programs. It also fixes corrupted registry keys. First, you'll need to download the troubleshooter.

Make sure that you’re online, and that your device is set as your designated offline device. (Review the section “Enable offline play on your PC” for info on how to do this.) Launch the game that you want to play offline. When prompted, sign in to your Microsoft account.

If some Windows functions aren't working or Windows crashes, use the System File Checker to scan Windows and restore your files. Though the steps below might look complicated at first glance, just follow them in order, step-by-step, and we’ll try to get you back on track.

Applies To. From the internet: You should download and install programs only from trusted publishers and retail websites. In your web browser, select the link to the program. Select Save or Save as to download the program. Most antivirus programs like Windows Defender will scan the program for viruses during download.

Fix gaming issues with the Xbox app for Windows. If you’re experiencing issues with the Xbox app itself, and not the games, try reinstalling the app from the Microsoft Store. To get support for PC game installation and launching issues, follow our solutions below.

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.

Use Xbox app on mobile or Xbox.com to remotely install games—so your games are ready when you are. Here’s how to get your console and Windows device ready for installations that you’ll be able to start from your PC, mobile device, or from Xbox.com.

This article discusses how an administrator can integrate Windows software updates (for example, security updates, critical updates, or hotfixes) that use Update.exe into their Windows installation source files.