Solution for slowness in downloads of the Xbox app on PC

With this solution you can improve the download speed of the Xbox application on PC.

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Although Xbox Game Pass for PC offers one of the best game subscription libraries, the Xbox app for Windows still drags some performance issues. One of the most common problems is related to slow downloads, even on high-speed connections.

Users with fiber lines of over 300 or 500 MB/s (or more) report downloads that barely reach 5 or 10 MB/s, far below what they get on platforms like Steam or Epic Games Store. Fortunately, a solution shared by the community is working surprisingly well.

How to Speed Up Xbox Downloads on PC

The method involves using the Microsoft Store as an intermediary to force the download to full speed. Here are the steps:

1. Start the download of the game from the Xbox app.

2. Pause it and close the app completely.

3. Open the Microsoft Store and search for the same game.

4. Click on Install.

5. Reopen the Xbox app and go to “Manage installations” to see the real speed.

This process usually improves the download speed drastically, as the Microsoft Store manages the same file server, but with a different caching system. Some players note that you have to repeat the process every time you install several games in a row, but the results are consistent.

Other tricks that may help have also been mentioned:

• Temporarily disable Windows Defender’s real-time protection while downloading games.

• Avoid using VPNs or shared networks, which can limit the speed.

• Restart the background delivery service from the Windows settings.

While Microsoft prepares an update to fix this issue, this remains the most effective solution for those suffering from unusually low download speeds on PC.