If you want to buy, manage, and play Microsoft Games on Windows without using Steam, then your best bet is to use the Xbox app. The app is free and has improved a lot over the years, and with the rise ...

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Microsoft has fixed a known issue caused by the August 2025 security updates, which triggers unexpected User Account Control (UAC) prompts and app installation problems for non-admin users on all ...

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Microsoft has removed the one-time fees for its store, and developers no longer need a credit card. Microsoft has removed the one-time fees for its store, and developers no longer need a credit card.

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