After investigating this issue thoroughly, we noticed that there are several underlying scenarios that will produce this error. Here’s a list of culprits that are likely responsible for this problem: Now that we went over every potential reason why you might be experiencing the File System Error (-2015294512) error when launching a Game Pass game, move down to the next potential fix below.
1. Install Gaming Services from Microsoft Store
One of the most common causes that will trigger this issue is the missing of a key dependency named ‘Gaming Services’. This is a component that’s required whenever you launch a game hosted on the Game Pass Platform. Update: Gaming Services is now an integral part of Windows 11, but you might still need to install it manually on Windows 11. Several users that we’re encountering the File System Error (-2015294512) every time they attempt to launch a Game Pass game have confirmed that the problem was finally fixed after they’ve installed the Gaming Services component via Microsoft Store. Here’s what you need to do: If you’re still seeing the same error even after following the instructions above, move down to the next potential fix below.
2. Uninstall Gaming Services via Powershell
If you followed the method above and made sure that you have the gaming service installed, the next thing you should do is ensured that this key dependency is not corrupted. According to several affected users, the -2015294512 error might appear in situations where the component is improperly migrated from an older Windows installation. In this case, you should v enable to fix the problem by using Powershell to ‘force uninstall’ the component to let the Xbox GamePass app install the latest version of the component. Follow the instructions below for specific steps of doing this: In case the same issue is still occurring, move down to the next method below.
3. Re-sign into Microsoft Store
If the first two methods didn’t work in your case, the next step is to troubleshoot against a potential issue caused by the infamous Microsoft Stoe account glitch. There’s no Microsoft explanation on why this is occurring, but some users have discovered that in their case, the problem definitely occurs due to an account permission glitch. So if the first 2 methods haven’t brought you any results, take the time to temporarily disconnect your Microsoft account from the Windows Store. Do this by opening the new Microsoft Windows interface and clicking on your account icon on the top-right screen. From the next menu, click on the Sign Out hyperlink from the context menu that just appeared. After you successfully do this, reboot your computer and wait for the next startup to complete. As soon as your PC boots back up, open the Windows Store once again and click on the same account icon (top-right corner). This time click on Sign in from the context menu. Next, provide the required credentials to sign in with the same account that you were previously using and see if the 0x803F8001 error is now fixed. If the problem is still not fixed, try the next method below.
4. Activate your Windows installation
Although Microsoft doesn’t say this explicitly, there’s a lot of evidence clearly showing that the Xbox GamePass functionality is very unreliable of Windows 10 and Windows 11 installations that are not activated. So if you’re running on an unactivated copy, activate your current operating system build as soon as possible and see if the problem is fixed. If you’re certain you have a legit activation key and the status of your Windows installation still shows as unactivated, you should run the Activation Troubleshooter and see if the problem gets corrected. Here’s how to do this:
5. Launch the game via the Game Pass app
As it turns out, there is one workaround around this issue that a lot of Windows 11 users have been using. It involves using the Xbox Console companion app to sign out of the account then using the Game Pass app to launch the problematic app (without signing back in). This process should launch the game initially, then you should be able to sign in from within the game. Several users have confirmed that this method fixed the issue permanently. If you’re looking for specific instructions on how to do this, follow the instructions below: Note: If this method has been successful but you’re experiencing this issue with every Game Pass game, you’ll need to repeat the instructions above with every affected game. If this method didn’t fix the problem in your case, move down to the next potential fix below.
6. Reset the Microsoft Store app
This problem can also occur if your Windows Store is currently affected by some type of local corruption (most likely affecting the cached data stored by the application). Some users that previously experienced the 2015294512 have fixed it by resetting the entire Windows Store component. If you haven’t done this already, do it and see if you can finally launch the GamePass game without experiencing the same kind of error. When it comes to resetting the Windows Store component, you can do it in two different ways:
From the Settings menu of Windows 10 or Windows 11From an elevated CMD prompt
We’ve created 2 separate sub-guides to accommodate both scenarios. Feel free to follow the one that’s close to your preferred way of doing things under Windows
Reset via CMD Window
If you’re a technical individual, you should go for this method. It’s faster and it’s not dependent on your Windows version. Here’s what you need to do:
Reset via Settings menu
If you’re on Windows 10 or Windows 11, you can also do this via the GUI menu of your Windows installation. Here’s how: If the issue is still not fixed, move down to the next potential fix below.
7. Update Windows version to the latest
Keep in mind that the main dependency (Gaming Services) required to facilitate the launching of GamePass games can be affected if you have an outdated Windows build. According to a few Microsoft technicians, this file system error (2015294512) mostly occurs due to some kind of file rewrite that happens during the upgrade from an older Windows version to Windows 11. To avoid this problem, you should access the Windows Update component and manually ensure that you’re running on the latest version of Windows To install the latest available Windows 11 or Windows 10 build on your PC, follow the instructions below: If the same 2015294512 error is still occurring, move down to the next method below.
8. Install language pack dependency
If you’re not a native speaker, ensure that you have the English (United States) language package installed on your PC. Although this is not an explicit requirement, it’s very clear that some games do require this component to be installed in order to launch via Game Pass. Update: In most cases, this particular issue is reported to occur with simulation games such as Microsoft Flight Simulator and Farm Simulator. If this scenario is applicable and your default operating system language is different than English, follow the instructions below to make sure English (US) language pack is installed: If the problem is still not fixed, move down to the next potential fix below.
9. Re-register the Store apps
Another scenario in which you’ll be unable to launch any Game Pass title that was installed via Microsoft Store is an issue where some files belonging to the Windows Store component have become de-registered. In this case, you should be able to fix the issue by using Powershell to re-registering the Store app. This method has been confirmed to be successful by several Windows 11 gamers experiencing the 2015294512 error. Here’s a quick guide on using an elevated powershell window to re-register the Store app: If the 2015294512 returns when you attempt to launch a Game Pass game, move down to the next potential fix below.
10. Reinstall the Microsoft Store
If you’ve come this far without a viable fix, the best scenario at this point is an installation issue related to the Microsoft Store. This problem is mostly encountered after the user has completed an upgrade process from an older Windows version. In case this scenario is applicable, you should be able to resolve the problem by uninstalling and reinstalling the Store component from an elevated Powershell prompt. For detailed instructions on how to do this, follow the instructions below: Note: This operation will work on both Windows 10 and Windows 11. In case the same issue is still ongoing, move down to the next method below.
11. Create a local account
This problem can also occur due to some type of corruption originating from your user profile. Several users with an active Game Pass subscription that we’re dealing with this issue when launching a game have confirmed that the issue was resolved after they’ve switched to a local Microsoft account. Note: This operation will end up clearing any corrupted dependencies that are currently tied to your current user profile. If you want to give this fix a try, follow the instructions below to create a new local user account for your Windows installation, then use it when launching a GamePass game: If the same error is still occurring while you’re opening a game-pass game, move down to the final method below.
12. Clean install or Repair install
If you’ve followed every potential fix and none of it worked, it’s clear that you are dealing with some kind of underlying corruption issue. If that’s the case, you only have two options to ensure that the problem is not caused by a system file:
Clean install – This is the easy route because it doesn’t require you to insert installation media. But unless you have the means to back up your data in advance, you will lose all data on the OS partition.Repair install – Also known as in-place repair, this procedure should be the preferred approach if you have important data that you can’t afford to lose. You will need to insert compatible installation media, but your applications, games, personal media, and user preferences will remain intact (only OS files will be replaced).
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