6 Ways to Fix Xbox App Not Opening in Windows 11

Quick Tips

• Keep the Xbox App updated from the Microsoft Store.
• Ensure the Time and Date are correct on your PC.
• Gaming Services should run when the PC starts.

Fix 1. Check Xbox Servers

This is the first thing you should do. If Xbox servers have a rough day, you will face issues with the Xbox app on Windows 11. Xbox offers a dedicated page to check the status of all the services.

Visit the Xbox Status page on the web and see if all the Xbox services are up and running. A green check indicator confirms an active status. If Xbox faces an outage, you will notice a red block icon beside each service. Wait for Microsoft to resolve issues and try again.

Fix 2. Check the Date and Time on Your Computer

If the date and time on your PC are incorrect, the apps will not work, as they will not be validated with the online servers.

Step 1: Open the Windows Settings app (use the Windows + I keys).

Step 2: Go to Time & language and open the Date & time menu.

Step 3: Toggle on Set time automatically. If it’s not detecting the time zone correctly, disable the toggle and manually select the correct time zone.

Fix 3. Restart the Xbox Services

Often, the services that ensure the smooth running of the apps stop working or become inactive. It usually happens when your PC has been running for an extended number of days. Restating the service can help fix the problem.

Step 1: Press Win + S and type services. When the Services app appears in the search result, click to open it.

Step 2: Scroll down and right-click on Gaming Services > select Restart from the context menu.

Step 3: Scroll down and find Xbox Accessory Management and Xbox Live Auth Manager. Right-click on each item and restart them.

Fix 4. Disable VPN on PC

Xbox services like Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, and Cloud Gaming are limited to a few regions. You can check the details of Xbox availability on Microsoft’s official website.

If you are using a VPN and connected to one of the region servers where Xbox isn’t available, the Windows app will have issues. Open the VPN app on your computer and disable the connection.

Fix 5. Repair or Reset the Xbox App

If Xbox is still malfunctioning, you can try to repair it. The app’s data will not be affected.

Step 1: Launch Windows 11 Settings and go to Apps.

Step 2: Select Apps & features and scroll down to Xbox.

Step 3: Click on the three-dot menu beside Xbox and open Advanced options.

Step 4: Click Repair from the Reset menu.

Step 5: Windows 11 will run the repair tool and troubleshoot the Xbox app to fix the issue. If that doesn’t work, use the Reset option.

Fix 6. Run Xbox Services at Login

The Xbox app allows you to configure and run the Xbox services as soon as you log in to the PC. This ensures that everything is ready when you are about to get gaming.

Step 1: Open the Advanced options menu of the Xbox app in the Windows Settings.

Step 2: Enable the Xbox App Services toggle under the Runs at Log-in menu.