How to install Gaming Services if you get sent to the store or cannot launch Flight Sim

The steps below are particularly useful if:

• If you get sent to the Store when you try to launch Microsoft Flight Simulator
• You cannot update Gaming Services
• Microsoft Flight Simulator doesn't launch from the Microsoft store or the Xbox app

RESET THE MICROSOFT STORE APP

• On your keyboard, press the “Win Logo” + “R” keys
• Type: WSReset.exe and press “Enter”
• A black window will pop up
• Wait until the pop up disappears and the Store comes up
• Reboot your computer

GAMING SERVICES REPAIR TOOL FOR PC

 

You can use this tool from within the Xbox app or try the downloadable version. For more information on how to run this tool, visit: 

• Gaming Services Repair Tool for PC

To run the Gaming Services Repair Tool on your PC, please make sure you have the 2311.1001.7.0 version or newer Xbox app on PC installed.