Can you transfer Microsoft games from one PC to another?

Yes, you can transfer Microsoft games from one PC to another, but the process depends on the type of game and how it was purchased, with online cloud sync games allowing for easy transfer by simply logging in to your Microsoft account on the new computer. This transfer process also applies to Xbox Game Pass games, which can be transferred to another account if they are part of the Xbox Game Pass catalog.

Transferring Microsoft Games: FAQs

General Transfer Information

1. Can you transfer Microsoft Store games to another account? You can transfer games from one Microsoft account to another if those games are available on Xbox Game Pass, meaning games only available on the Xbox Store cannot be transferred, but all Xbox Game Pass catalog games can be.

2. How do I transfer Microsoft Store apps to another computer? To transfer Microsoft Store apps, go to Settings, click on System, then Apps & features, select the app, click the Move button, choose a destination drive, and click Move to relocate the app.

3. How do I transfer game pass games to another computer? For Game Pass games, go to Settings > Apps > Apps & Features, find the game, choose it, and click the Move button to transfer.

Transferring to Different Platforms

4. Can I transfer my Microsoft games to Steam? You can add Microsoft Store games to Steam by launching Steam, clicking on Games, selecting Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library, and then choosing the game from the list of Windows Store game apps.

5. Can you transfer Xbox game progress to Steam? Xbox Live accounts can be linked to Steam, allowing game progress, including ranks, cosmetics, and currency, to be transferred, with previously earned achievements automatically unlocking on Steam.

6. Can you transfer games from Gamepass to Steam? While Gamepass games themselves cannot be directly transferred to Steam, you may be able to transfer saves if the game uses a different save location for Steam versus Gamepass.

Storage and Management

7. Where are the Microsoft Store games stored? Microsoft Store game files are stored in the WindowsApps folder, located at C:Program FilesWindowsApps, which is hidden by default.

8. How do I move Xbox games to SSD? To move Xbox games to an SSD, navigate to Settings, select Storage, highlight your internal drive, select Transfer, check the games to move, and click Copy or Move Selected.

9. Where are Xbox games saved on PC? Save games for PC Xbox Games can be found in the C:UsersYOUR USERAppDataLocalPackages folder.

Account and Subscription Management

10. Can I download Microsoft on multiple computers? With Microsoft 365, you can install and sign in to Office on up to 5 PCs or Macs, 5 tablets, and 5 phones, sharing your subscription with up to five additional people.

11. How do I move games downloaded from Microsoft store? To move games, press the Windows key, search for Apps & features, select the game, click Move, choose a new drive, and click Move to relocate the game.

12. How do I download Microsoft Store games on an external hard drive? Change the default storage location in Settings > Storage, select the external hard drive, close and reopen the Xbox app, and install games to the new location.

Transfer Between Devices

13. How do I transfer Microsoft games? For Windows 10 users, press the Windows key, search for Apps & features, select the game, click Move, choose a drive, and click Move; for Windows 11, search for Installed Apps.

14. Can you transfer purchases from one Microsoft account to another? Unfortunately, it’s not possible to transfer purchases or anything else from one Microsoft account to another, requiring the use of the original account for purchased games.

15. Is Network transfer faster than downloading? Network transfer, which copies games and apps from one Xbox console to another on the same network, can be faster than downloading another copy of the same game or app.