When opening the Xbox app, when you see error code 0x80070426, it normally means a required Windows service didn’t begin (or is ready to Disabled). The Xbox app relies upon closely on Microsoft Store elements (sign-in, licensing, installs/updates) and Gaming Services (Xbox integration + recreation set up pipeline). If these dependencies can’t begin, the Xbox app might fail instantly and present this error.

In easy phrases: the app is put in, however Windows isn’t offering the background providers it wants. Start with app restore/reset, verify providers aren’t disabled, then use the deeper restore steps if wanted.

Before You Start

• Admin entry: Terminal steps require administrator privileges.
• Work/college PC: If providers hold switching again to Disabled, your machine could also be managed by coverage—an admin may have to repair it.
• “Manual (Trigger Start)” is regular: Many providers keep stopped till wanted. The downside is Disabled or “can’t start.”

1. Repair / Reset the Xbox App

If the Xbox app’s native knowledge or registration turns into inconsistent, it might probably fail at launch. Repair fixes core information with out deleting knowledge. Reset clears native app knowledge and rebuilds the app state (you might must sign up once more).

1. Press Windows + I → open Settings.
2. Go to Apps → Installed apps.
   
3. Search for Xbox.
4. Click the three dots → Advanced choices.
   
5. Click Repair and take a look at opening Xbox.
   
6. If it nonetheless fails, click on Reset.
   
7. Restart your PC and take a look at once more.

2. Quick Checks That Commonly Break Microsoft Sign-In

These fixes take a minute and sometimes clear up the difficulty with out touching providers.

• Fix date/time: Right-click the clock → Adjust date/time → allow Set time routinely and Set time zone routinely, then click on Sync now.
  
• Confirm Microsoft Store works: Open Microsoft Store and take a look at putting in/updating a small app. If Store is damaged, Xbox normally breaks too (as a result of Xbox depends on Store licensing and installs).

If Store downloads/licensing appear caught, clear the Store cache:

1. Press Windows + R → sort wsreset.exe → press Enter.
   
2. When Microsoft Store opens, attempt the Xbox app once more.

3. Make Sure Required Services Are Not Disabled

0x80070426 generally seems when one dependency is Disabled or can’t begin. The Xbox app usually depends on providers for Store installs, updates, background downloads, and Xbox authentication.

Check these first: Microsoft Store Install Service, Windows Update, BITS, Gaming Services, Xbox Live Auth Manager, and Xbox Live Networking Service.

1. Press Windows + R → sort providers.msc → press Enter.
   
2. Open every service beneath and confirm:
   Startup sort is not Disabled (set to Manual or Automatic).
   If it’s Stopped, click on Start (if Start is greyed out or it errors, that’s a powerful clue).
3. Microsoft Store Install Service (aka InstallService)
   
4. Windows Update
   
5. Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS)
   
6. Xbox Live Auth Manager
   
7. Xbox Live Networking Service
   
8. Gaming Services
   
9. Restart your PC and take a look at the Xbox app once more.

4. Reinstall the Xbox App

If the whole lot above checks out, the Xbox app package deal itself could also be broken or mis-registered. Reinstalling replaces the package deal and forces Windows to register it cleanly.

1. Press Windows + X → open Windows Terminal (Admin).
   
2. Uninstall Xbox:

   get-appxpackage Microsoft.GamingApp | remove-appxpackage

   

3. If the command returns nothing: find the precise package deal identify first:

   get-appxpackage *gamingapp* | choose identify, packagefullname

If a number of entries seem, take away the one which matches Microsoft.GamingApp.

1. Restart your PC.
2. Open Microsoft Store → search Xbox → set up.
   
3. Launch Xbox and take a look at.

5. Update Windows Using an In-Place Upgrade

If Xbox/Store elements are deeply damaged (particularly if a number of Microsoft apps fail), an in-place improve is commonly the quickest constant restore. It refreshes Windows whereas holding your information and apps, and generally restores damaged Update/Store infrastructure.

• Windows 10: Use the Media Creation Tool → select Upgrade this PC now.
• Windows 11: Use the Windows 11 Installation Assistant (or an official ISO improve) and hold private information and apps.

1. Search “Download Windows 10” or “Download Windows 11” on Microsoft’s official web site.
2. Download the improve device.
   
3. Run it and comply with prompts.
   
4. When requested what to maintain, choose Keep private information and apps.
   
5. Finish the improve, restart, and take a look at the Xbox app.