Fix Firewatch Not Installing On Xbox App/Microsoft Store On Windows 11/10

Welcome to Techsore! In this article, I'll tell you the steps to fix the issue of being unable to install the Firewatch game from the Xbox app or Microsoft Store on your Windows computer. Let's get started!

Step 1: Log in with the same Microsoft account on both the Microsoft Store and Xbox app.

• Open the Microsoft Store.
• Click on the profile icon in the top right corner and then click on "Sign out."
• Sign in with your Microsoft account.
• Open the Xbox app.
• Click on your profile icon in the top left corner and then click on "Sign out."
• Sign in with the same Microsoft account used on the Microsoft Store.

Step 2: Ensure correct date, time, and time zone settings.

• Open the date and time settings from the bottom right corner of your screen.
• Make sure "Set time automatically" is turned on.
• If you're on Windows 10, also ensure "Set time zone automatically" is on.
• Select the correct time zone and click "Sync now."
• Make sure the right country is selected in the region settings.

Step 3: If using Xbox app, install the game from the Microsoft Store Library.

• Open the Microsoft Store.
• Click on "Library" in the bottom left corner.
• Find the game in the list, and scroll down if necessary.
• Click "Install" from the Microsoft Store Library.

Step 4: Run a PowerShell command to troubleshoot.

• Type "PowerShell" in the Windows search box.
• Right-click on "Windows PowerShell" and choose "Run as administrator."
• Paste the provided PowerShell command and press Enter. Ignore any red errors.
• Once the process completes, close the window.

Step 5: Delete the Microsoft Store local cache.

• Open File Explorer.
• Navigate to C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.WindowsStore_...
• Right-click on "LocalCache" and select "Delete."
• Restart your computer.

Step 6: Repair or reset the Xbox app and Microsoft Store.

• Open the Xbox app.
• Click on your profile icon in the top left corner, and go to "App settings."
• Click "Repair." If needed, perform a reset.
• Do the same steps for the Microsoft Store.

Step 7: Update the Xbox app, Store, and other apps.

• Open Microsoft Store.
• Click on "Library" in the bottom left corner.
• Click on "Get updates."
• Install all available updates.

Step 8: Install Xbox Identity Provider and Gaming Services.

• Follow the provided link to install Xbox Identity Provider from Microsoft Store.

https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/xbox-identity-provider/9WZDNCRD1HKW?hl=en-us&gl=us&rtc=1&activetab=pivot%3Aoverviewtab

• Uninstall and then reinstall Gaming Services.

Step 9: Start necessary services.

• Type "Services" in the Windows search box and open it.
• Find and double-click on "IP Helper," set it to automatic, and start the service.
• Do the same for Xbox services and other relevant services.

Step 10: Update Windows to the latest version.

• Open Windows Update settings.
• Check for updates and install them.
• Restart your computer after the updates are installed.

Step 11: Run the WSReset command.

• Type "WSReset" in the Windows search box and run it.

Step 12: Uninstall and reinstall the Xbox app and Microsoft Store.

• Uninstall the Xbox app and Microsoft Store.
• Reinstall Microsoft Store using the PowerShell command.
• Install the Xbox app again.

Step 13: Try installing the game on a different drive.

• Open Settings.
• Go to System > Storage > Advanced storage settings.
• Change the installation drive if necessary.

Step 14: Rename WPSystem and WindowsApps folders.

• Take ownership of the WPSystem and WindowsApps folders.
• Rename WPSystem to "WPSystem.old" and WindowsApps to "WindowsApps.old."

Step 15: Enable necessary TLS versions.

• Type "inetcpl.cpl" in the Windows search box and open it.
• Go to the Advanced tab and check all TLS versions.
• Click "Apply" and then "OK."

Step 16: Update Windows using Media Creation Tool (for Windows 10 or 11).

• Use the provided link to download the Media Creation Tool.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/software-download/windows10

https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/software-download/windows11

• Follow the instructions to update your Windows version.

Following these steps should help you resolve the issue and successfully install the Firewatch game from the Xbox app or Microsoft Store on your Windows computer.

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