Microsoft Store & Xbox App.pptx

MICROSOFT STORE & XBOX APP How to guide Version 04/23 Table of Content Click on hyperlink to access content • 1. Microsoft store • What is it? • 2. Log-in • How to log-in • 3. Getting a build • Summary • Step 1: Turning your PC’s Developer mode on (2 slides) • Step 2: Changing your PC’s Sandbox...

MICROSOFT STORE & XBOX APP How to guide Version 04/23 Table of Content Click on hyperlink to access content • 1. Microsoft store • What is it? • 2. Log-in • How to log-in • 3. Getting a build • Summary • Step 1: Turning your PC’s Developer mode on (2 slides) • Step 2: Changing your PC’s Sandbox (2 slides) • Step 3: Restart your PC • Step 4: Check your Windows Store What is Microsoft Store and the Xbox App? We use Microsoft Store as a Game Distribution site, not unlike Steam, Epic or GOG. Microsoft Store is mostly used by our CQA Department, and is requested specifically by particular clients. We use both Microsoft Store and the Xbox Apps to get builds, depending on the Clients request. This PowerPoint is designed to help you navigate these sites. How to log into your Tester account? We usually only use Microsoft Store on Xbox, so logging into your account should be as simple as logging into Xbox One Manager. To do this… • Open up Xbox Manager GDK. • Add your console via IP address. • Claim an account, usually found on your project Teams. • Log onto your account with Xbox One Manager. Getting a Build Summary Turn your PC’s Developer Mode on. Restart your PC. This involves downloading a few programs, all of which require Admin privileges. 5 This allows the changes you’ve made to take effect on your PC. Change your PC’s Sandbox. Sign into the Project account. Once you’ve allowed Developer mode, you can change your PC’s sandbox. Once this is all done, you should be able to find and download your build. Microsoft Step One: Turning your PC’s Developer mode on 1. First we need to change our PC mode, go to your Window Menu and select: “Settings > Update and Security” 2. Select “For developers” and continue through this path. You will need admin logins multiple times throughout this process. Step One: Turning your PC’s Developer mode on • Before we move onto the next step we need to make sure we have the latest XboxLiveTools. We need these in order to run the commands to change the sandbox! • This should already be downloaded but if it isn’t, here’s how! • To do this, head to the Microsoft Site here; Development tools for Xbox Live - Xbo x Live | Microsoft Docs • Download from the link, and then extract those into your D: drive. Step Two: Changing your PC’s Sandbox Open up Command Prompt  This must be run as an admin.  To do this, just; 1. Press the Windows Key to open the Start Menu. Type the correct Commands You may get an error message!  A command prompt will open, enter the following 3 commands:  A message will likely appear saying "You'll need a new app to open this msxbox link". 2. Type cmd. 1. cd D:\XboxLiveTools-220320220311 3. Click Run as Administrator. 2. D: 3. XblPCSandbox.exe COAPPM.1  Replace “COAPPM.1” with your desired sandbox. 8 Microsoft  Don’t worry, this is normal! You can ignore this error.  If it doesn’t go away, open Task Manager as an Admin and find a process called “Pick an Application”. End that Task. Step Two: Changing your PC’s Sandbox  This is how we run Command Prompt as Admin; 9 Microsoft Store  If run correctly, your command prompt should look like this! Step Three: Restart your PC Restart your PC! This is an easy step, but vital. The changes you’ve made won’t activate until you’ve restarted the PC. 1 1 Step Four: Check your Windows Store! Now that you’ve changed the Sandbox, the PC should be able to register the build!  Just sign into your Xbox account on the Microsoft Store.  Now check the Microsoft Store again, the build should be available! This image is from the Xbox App. This is the easiest way to verify your Sandbox has changed. Microsoft THANK YOU We want to keep this guide up to date and relevant for all departments. Want to add or edit some information? Want to remove outdated information? Send an email to [email protected] with the subject: How to guide – Suggestion – [HowtoguideName]