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0x80004005 Xbox Error: 7 Ways to Fix It
Always update your Xbox app to avoid encountering this error
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Updated onOctober 8, 2024
updated onOctober 8, 2024
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Some of our readers report the 0x80004005 Game Pass or Xbox Liveerror when running games through the Xbox app. It restricts their access to the game and can be persistent.
Issues with Xbox servers, outdated apps,Microsoft accounts, and disabled or inaccessible Xbox services are the main culprits here. Today we’ll show you how to fix the Xbox 0x80004005 error in just a few easy steps.
How can I fix the 0x80004005 Game Pass error?
First, check theXbox server status pageto outrule server downtime. Also, try playing another game to see if you get the error there as well.
If you can’t fix the problem, try the solutions below:
1. Restart Xbox services and Gaming Services
Restarting Xbox Services and Gaming Services will refresh any activities impeding its processes on your PC. You can check how to download theXbox gaming services appon your PC.
2. Update the Xbox app
Installing the latest updates for the Xbox app will fix bugs affecting the current version and improve its functionality.
3. Logout and login to your Microsoft Account
Re-login into your Microsoft account will fix account issues causing the Xbox app not to access your profile.
4. Update Windows Operating System
Updating Windows OS will fix the bugs in your PC and add new features to improve its performance. Also, it resolves system requirement issues that may affect the system.
Read about fixingWindows not connecting to update serviceif the error occurs on your PC.
5. Repair the Microsoft Store Apps
Repairing the Microsoft Store app will find and resolve any configuration, installation issues, and corrupt app files causing the Game Pass error.
6. Run Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter
Running the Windows Apps Troubleshooter will resolve issues with Windows Store apps causing the Game Pass error on the 0x80004005 Xbox app.
7. Run SFC and DISM scans
Running an SFC scan will repair corrupt system files causing the error. Check how to fix therun as administrator option if it’s not workingon your PC.
Alternatively, you can read about theXbox app not launching gameson Windows 11.
Also, you may be interested in our guide about what to do if youcan’t install Game Pass gameson a PC.
If you have further problems, read our guide on what to do if youcan’t download games from the Xbox Game Passon your PC.
If you have further questions or suggestions about this guide, kindly drop them in the comments section.
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Henderson Jayden Harper
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Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills.
