Fixing Xbox Eractrl Cs Timeout Error Code 0x00000356

The error code XBOX_ERACTRL_CS_TIMEOUT 0x00000356 is primarily a developer issue but can also impact standard users. If you experience this error, the following troubleshooting steps can help resolve it.

How to Resolve XBOX_ERACTRL_CS_TIMEOUT?

1. Update Your Windows

1. Launch the Settings application and navigate to Windows Update.
2. Click on the Check for updates option.
   

   

3. If there are updates available, Windows will install them automatically in the background.

Once your device is fully updated, see if the issue has been resolved.

2. Reinstate the Xbox App

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
2. Find the Xbox app or Game Services in the list.
3. Select the app(s) and click on End Task.
   

   

After you’ve done this, launch the app again and check if the error persists.

3. Verify Xbox Services

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the run dialog, then enter services.msc.
   

   

2. When the services window appears, search for Xbox Live Auth Manager.
3. Double-click this service.
4. If it is not running, click on Start. Also, set its Startup Type to Automatic.
   

   

5. Click Apply and OK.
6. Repeat this process for Xbox Live Networking Service and Gaming Services.

4. Reset the Xbox App

1. Access the Settings menu.
2. Go to Apps and select Installed apps.
   

   

3. Find the Xbox app and click on Advanced.
4. Choose Reset and confirm the action.
   

   

5. Reinstall Gaming Services

1. Open the Start menu, type powershell, and select Run as administrator.
   

   

2. Execute the following commands:

   get-appxpackage Microsoft.GamingServices | remove-AppxPackage -allusers

   start ms-windows-store://pdp/?productid=9MWPM2CQNLHN

3. After running both commands, check if the issue has been resolved.

This issue is primarily related to the Xbox app, so if you encounter this error, be sure to implement the suggested solutions.

Author: Egor Kostenko

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