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How to fix Xbox error code 0x80244022

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Published: Jan 24, 2024 12:54 pm

If you encounter an error while trying to install a game using Xbox Game Pass, there are several ways to resolve it. Below, I will explain how to troubleshoot the Xbox Game Pass error code 0x80244022.

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Steps to troubleshoot Xbox Game Pass error code 0x80244022

This error occurs due to a mismatch between your system and the Game Pass servers when downloading a game or update on the platform. This can occur due to various reasons, such as file permissions, corrupted files, or an outdated system.

You can take the following steps to troubleshoot this:

Updating your PC to fix Xbox error code 0x80244022

  • Check for Windows updates
    • This ensures your Xbox Game Pass is up-to-date along with other system files
      • If there are any errors while doing this, run the windows troubleshooter
  • Update all your drivers using the manufacturer's website
  • Restart your PC

Repairing the Xbox app to fix Xbox error code 0x80244022

  • Open the Start menu
  • Search for Xbox
  • Click App Settings
  • Click Repair
    • If this does not do the job, click Reset as well
  • Restart your PC

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Running an SFC scan to fix Xbox error code 0x80244022

  • Open Command Prompt as Administrator
  • Type in: sfc /scannow
    • This will ensure you have no corrupt system files
  • Restart your PC

Unhiding your game files to fix Xbox error code 0x80244022

  • Open File Explorer
  • Click View
  • Click Show
  • In the drop-down menu, click Hidden Files
  • Try updating or installing your game now.

Verifying game file integrity to fix Xbox error code 0x80244022

  • Open the Xbox app
  • Go into your Library
  • Right-click a game and choose Manage Installation
  • Verify the integrity of the game files
    • If updating a specific game gives you this error, this will make sure your game files have no errors.

If none of these steps have fixed the error for you, then the issue may not be on your end. Be sure to check the Xbox server status to see if there is an outage on the server side.

For more on Xbox Game Pass, be sure to check out Is Lies of P on Game Pass? here on Pro Game Guides.

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Rayed Nawaz
Rayed is a fifth-year student of medicine. His gaming journey started on his hand-me-down PlayStation 1. From that to Xbox, and finally to PC. In his free time, he likes to play FPS and open-world games.