
If you’re experiencing the “Gaming services failed with error code 0x80080005” issue on your PC, follow this step-by-step guide to resolve the problem and get back to gaming.
Method 1: Reset Gaming Services
- Press the Windows key + X to open the Power User menu.
- Click on Windows PowerShell (Admin). If prompted, click Yes to allow the app to make changes.
- In the PowerShell window, type the following command and press Enter:
Get-AppxPackage *gamingservices* -allusers | Remove-AppxPackage -allusers
- Next, type the following command and press Enter:
start ms-windows-store://pdp/?productid=9MWPM2CQNLHN
- This will open the Microsoft Store page for Gaming Services. Click Install to reinstall the service.
- Restart your computer and check if the error is resolved.
Method 2: Reinstall Game Pass
- Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings app.
- Click on Apps.
- In the search bar, type “Xbox Game Pass” and click on the app from the search results.
- Click Uninstall and follow the prompts to remove the app.
- Restart your computer.
- Open the Microsoft Store and search for “Xbox Game Pass.”
- Click Install to reinstall the app.
- Launch the app and check if the error is resolved.
Method 3: Run System File Checker
- Press the Windows key + X to open the Power User menu.
- Click on Windows PowerShell (Admin). If prompted, click Yes to allow the app to make changes.
- In the PowerShell window, type the following command and press Enter:
sfc /scannow
- The System File Checker will scan your system for issues and repair any corrupted files. This process may take some time.
- Once the process is complete, restart your computer and check if the error is resolved.
Method 4: Update Windows
- Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings app.
- Click on Update & Security.
- Click Check for updates and allow Windows to download and install any available updates.
- Restart your computer and check if the error is resolved.
If none of these methods resolve the error, consider reaching out to Microsoft Support for further assistance.