Fix 0x80070005 Xbox Game Pass Error Code

In this article, we will talk about some fixes to resolve the Xbox Game Pass error code 0x80070005. You may see it while downloading and installing a game from the Xbox app on Windows 11/10. This error occurs while installing some specific games from the Xbox app. Other games are not affected by this error.

Fix Xbox Game Pass error code 0x80070005

Use the following solutions to fix the Xbox Game Pass error code 0x80070005 on Windows 11/10. Before proceeding, we suggest you check for the Windows Update. If an update is available, download and install it.

Change Sign-in Options setting in Windows
Disable your antivirus temporarily
Uninstall the recent Windows Update
Change the default install location for your games and apps
Check for system file corruption
Rename the WpSystem folder
Uninstall and reinstall the Xbox app
Perform a Repair Upgrade or Clean Installation of Windows

Below, we have explained all these fixes in detail.

1] Change Sign-in Options setting in Windows

Try to change the sign-in options in Windows 11/10 Settings. The steps to do this are provided below:

Open Windows 11/10 Settings.
Go to Accounts > Sign-in options.
Scroll down and turn off the “Use my sign-in info to automatically finish setting up after an update” option.

Now, check if you can install games from the Xbox app or not.

2] Disable your antivirus temporarily

Your antivirus might be causing conflict with the Xbox app due to which you are encountering this error. To check this, turn off your antivirus temporarily and then install the game from the Xbox app. According to the reports, some users found Avast antivirus causing this issue.

3] Uninstall the recent Windows Update

Sometimes, a Windows Update causes issues on a Windows computer for some users. In such a case, affected users can uninstall the recently installed Windows Update. If this is the case with you, uninstalling the recently installed Windows Update can fix the problem.

4] Change the default install location for your games and apps

Some users were able to fix this issue by changing the default save location for the apps and games. You can also try this. The steps to do this are as follows:

Open Windows 11/10 Settings.
Select “System > Storage > Where new content is saved.”
Select another drive in the “New apps will save to” drop-down.

Now, install the game from the Xbox app and see if the issue is fixed or not.

5] Check for system file corruption

If the problem still persists, there might be some corrupted system files that need to be repaired. You can use the System File Checker (a command-line utility) to repair your corrupted system files. Launch the Command Prompt as an administrator and execute the following command to run the SFC scan.

sfc /scannow

6] Rename the WpSystem folder

The WpSystem folder is created automatically on a Windows computer on the installation of some specific apps or games from the Microsoft Store. You will find this folder on your C drive or another drive (in case you have changed the default save location for the installation of apps and games from the Microsoft Store). Renaming this folder can help fix this issue.

If you cannot rename the WpSystem folder, take its ownership, then try again. Rename the WpSystem folder to WpSystem.old. This should fix this issue.

7] Uninstall and reinstall the Xbox app

You can also try uninstalling the Xbox app and installing it again. Open Windows 11/10 Settings and go to “Apps > Installed apps.” Locate the Xbox app and uninstall it. Now, restart your computer and install the Xbox app again from the Microsoft Store.

8] Perform a Repair Upgrade or Clean Installation of Windows

Repair Upgrade or In-place Upgrade is useful to repair Windows computers. If none of the above solutions fixed the problem, perform an In-place Upgrade. This step will reinstall the Windows OS without uninstalling the currently installed Windows OS. Hence, there is no risk of data loss.

I hope something helps!

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