Are you having trouble opening theXbox app on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC?

It’s a fairly common problem, and there are a few ways to get around this problem.

We’ll show you how to fix it so the Xbox app opens normally again.

Xbox Controller being used for PC Gaming

Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek

Turning off and back on your rig helpsfix many minor glitches.

When your PC turns back on, attempt to launch the Xbox app and see if it opens.

In this case, allow your system to automaticallyset the correct date and time.

Click “Restart” in the menu.

Do this by firstright-clickingthe clock in your screen’s bottom-right corner and choosing “Adjust Date and Time.”

Your PC is now configured to automatically use the correct date and time.

Try opening the Xbox app again.

Select “Adjust Date and Time."

How you disable your antivirus depends on the program you’re using.

In the “User Account Control” prompt that opens, choose “Yes.”

When your antivirus is disabled, venture to launch the Xbox app.

Turn on automatic date and time in Windows.

Leaving your antivirus disabled leaves you open to attack, so you should re-enable it as soon as possible.

Restart Xbox Services

Xbox runs variousservices in your PC’s backgroundto provide you withvarious gaming features.

It’s possible one or more of these services are malfunctioning and stopping you from launching the app.

Turn off “Real-Time Protection."

To do that, bring up the Run dialog box by pressing Windows+R.

Then, right-click each service, and in the menu that opens, choose “Restart.”

When you’ve finished restarting all Xbox services, pop fire up Xbox app and see if it works.

Open Windows Services.

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On the troubleshooter window, allow the tool to detect issues with your apps.

When that’s done, the troubleshooter will offer you fixes to apply to resolve your problem.

Select “Restart” in the menu.

Apply those solutions and try relaunching the Xbox app.

In this case, use your PC’s repair option torepair the applicationand possibly make it work.

If you’re on Windows 11, navigate to parameters > Apps > Apps & Features.

Select “Run” next to “Windows Store Apps."

When the app is repaired, launch it.

This will flush the app’s data and will likely resolve your issue.

In this case, you could reinstall the Gaming Services app to fix your issue.

Click “Run the Troubleshooter."

To do that, open a PowerShell window with admin rights.

In the “User Account Control” prompt, select “Yes.”

Then, in the PowerShell window, throw in the following command and press Enter.

Windows Store Apps troubleshooter.

Then, in the “User Account Control” prompt, select “Yes.”

When you’ve installed Gaming Services, power cycle your PC.

Then, launch the Xbox app and see if it works.

Select “Advanced Options."

Your Xbox app may be outdated, causing you all sorts of problems.

In this case,tune up your app to the latest versionand your issue will likely be fixed.

You may also get new features in the latest app version.

Click “Advanced Options."

Updating the Xbox app is as easy as clicking a button.

In Microsoft Store, search for and select “Xbox”.

On the app page, choose “Update” to update the app.

Select “Repair."

Launch your newly updated app, and your issue will likely be gone.

When you’ve finished updating and rebooting your PC, launch Xbox, and it’ll work.

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Select “Run as Administrator” on the right.

Uninstall Gaming Services.

Select “Get."

Choose “Microsoft Store."

Update the Xbox app.

Select “Check for Updates."

Choose “Check for Updates."