How to Fix Road 96 Not Launching on Xbox App/Microsoft Store (Game Pass)?

Struggling with Road 96 on Game Pass? Why Won’t Road 96 Launch? Here’s How to Fix It Fast!

Solution 1: Unplug and Disconnect Everything

Remove all external devices like USB adapters, controllers, joysticks, and extra monitors. Turn off software like Razer Synapse, MSI Dragon Center, and Corsair apps. Close third-party services (e.g., Nahimic, LightingService.exe) in Task Manager. Shut down overlay apps such as Discord, GeForce Experience, Nvidia Shadowplay, and AMD Overlay. Disable overclocking tools like MSI Afterburner or Rivatuner. Perform a clean boot and close online storage apps like OneDrive or Google Drive.

Solution 2: Restart Your PC

Sometimes, a simple restart clears temporary glitches.

Solution 3: Repair Gaming Services

Use the Gaming Services repair tool to fix potential issues with Xbox-related services.

Solution 4: Reinstall Graphics Drivers

Download and perform a clean installation of your GPU drivers:

• NVIDIA: Visit their official driver page.
• AMD: Use their support site for downloads.

Solution 5: Verify and Repair the Game

Check the game files for corruption and repair them through the Xbox app or Microsoft Store.

Solution 6: Create a Desktop Shortcut

Right-click the game in the Xbox app, create a shortcut, and launch it as an administrator.

Solution 7: Repair/Reset the Game

Go to Settings > Apps > Installed Apps > Select Road 96 > Advanced Options > Repair or Reset.

Solution 8: Clear Microsoft Store Cache

1. Navigate to: C:\Users\Username\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.WindowsStore_8wekyb3d8bbwe
2. Delete all files in this folder.

Solution 9: Sync Accounts and Settings

Ensure you’re logged into the same account on both the Xbox app and Microsoft Store. Verify that your PC’s date, time, time zone, and region are correct.

Solution 10: Install Microsoft Store Updates

Open the Microsoft Store app and install all pending updates.

Solution 11: Update Windows

Make sure your system is running the latest version of Windows.

Solution 12: Run wsreset Command

Open Command Prompt (Admin) and type wsreset to reset the Microsoft Store cache.

Solution 13: Repair/Reset Xbox App or Microsoft Store

Go to Settings > Apps > Installed Apps > Select Xbox App/Microsoft Store > Advanced Options > Repair or Reset.

Solution 14: Run PowerShell Command

Execute this command in PowerShell (Admin):

Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

Solution 15: Start Essential Services

Ensure these services are running:

• IP Helper
• Xbox Live Auth Manager
• Xbox Live Game Save
• Xbox Live Networking Service
• Gaming Services
• Windows Update
• Microsoft Install Service

Solution 16: Reinstall Gaming Services

Uninstall gaming services with this PowerShell command:

Get-AppxPackage gamingservices -allusers | remove-appxpackage -allusers
start ms-windows-store://pdp/?productid=9MWPM2CQNLHN

Then reinstall them via the Microsoft Store.

Solution 17: Reinstall Road 96 on a Different Drive

Uninstall the game completely and reinstall it on another drive to rule out storage issues.

Solution 18: Use Media Creation Tool for Windows Updates

If all else fails, update Windows using the Media Creation Tool for a clean system refresh.

These steps cover everything from basic fixes to advanced troubleshooting for launching Road 96. Start with simpler solutions (like restarting) before moving to more technical ones (like PowerShell commands). With patience and persistence, you’ll get back on the road in no time!