Windows 10: Accessing already downloaded windows xbox app games

I reloaded my Windows 10 and now I can't access the games I had downloaded and saved to my external ssd.What's the trick? That is alot of bandwidth that could be saved as well as hard drive longevity.I updated the Xbox app through the Microsoft Store app and I can now see my games, days after I have been trying to figure this out, but, I would like to know how? I know that some games can't be installed onto external drive but there are none showing as installed and I have that external drive set as the drive for the Xbox storage in its settings.Help I guess. I can always download but seriously

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remove game data from xbox game in windows 10

I appreciate your reply. It seems that the game progress was saved to your Xbox account associated on your computer that's why you can't play the game from the beginning. I recommend that you remove the account on your computer by performing the following
steps:

1. Press the Windows icon, then select the gear icon to access Settings.
2. Select Accounts.
3. Under Email & app accounts, click the Microsoft account, then click Remove.

I also suggest that you reset the Xbox app on your computer so that we could ensure that no account is linked to it. To get started, kindly follow these steps:

1. Press the Windows key, then select the gear icon to access Settings.
2. Go to Apps.
3. Under Apps & features, locate the Xbox app.
4. Click the Xbox app, then select Advanced options.
5. Click Reset.

Let us know if that works for you. We'd be glad to further assist you.

 

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