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Xbox App and Microsoft Store prevents game downloands by requiring Visual C++ 2015 UWP Desktop Runtime Package to download first, but Visual C++ 2015 UWP Desktop Runtime Package will not download

Anonymous
2022-07-18T16:29:16+00:00

Every time that I go to download a game from the xbox app or microsoft store that is over 1GB, the xbox app/microsoft store first tries to download Visual C++ 2015 UWP Desktop Runtime Package first. The issue is that the microsoft store page for Visual C++ 2015 UWP Desktop Runtime Package appears to be bugged, and I cannot download it. I have tried canceling the downloads and downloading just the package by itself and it does not work. I cannot find the page online to download it manually either. How do I download Visual C++ 2015 UWP Desktop Runtime Package manually, or how do I work around needing it to download larger games. This is a new issue, it was not a problem a month ago.

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-07-20T05:33:59+00:00

    same exact problem I have as in the screen shots from others. Ive tried to do everything I saw online. Delete the gaming service with powershell and etc and etc. I went to download the x64 and still didn't work but not x84 or reg as of rn. Hoping that someone here figures something out because I just wanted to update Destiny and download future game pass games. Sadly I just bought all the DLC for destiny on the Microsoft PC version but now I cant even access the game $130 down the drain. If I'm not able to fix this then I think I'm gonna demand a refund so I can spend that money on Steam. Ive been xbox user for like 15+ years. Thats the thanks I get for sticking to the xbox app instead of fully transiting to Steam.

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-07-20T03:19:46+00:00

    I am also having this issue and after every other solution has failed things led me here, i have the exact same issue and trying all listed solutions did not work, before today i was able to install apps just fine but now it just starts this endless loop of trying to install Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 UWP Desktop Runtime Package and failing to do so, preventing games from being installed.

    Whenever I try to install a "Microsoft Visual C ++ 2015 UWP Desktop Runtime Package" game it first installs and then the game doesn't install. This is clearly a problem with the app because everything worked correctly before. It is useless for Microsoft or for you to look for a solution. We have all tried everything to no avail. The problem must be scaled by microsoft. Otherwise, honestly, I will be happy to stop giving my money to microsoft and to sell my xbox series x. I really lost my patience and trust that there are many users who don't speak but really can't take it anymore.

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-07-20T02:22:40+00:00

    Here we go again. All over the world! U must fix this ASAP or U'll never have my money again. I have a xbox series x and several PC . THIS is RIDICULOUS. FIX THIS!

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-07-20T01:48:37+00:00

    Exactly the same problem for me since today when the Horizon 5 update arrived:

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-07-19T23:55:02+00:00

    I am also having this issue and after every other solution has failed things led me here, i have the exact same issue and trying all listed solutions did not work, before today i was able to install apps just fine but now it just starts this endless loop of trying to install Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 UWP Desktop Runtime Package and failing to do so, preventing games from being installed.

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