Game bar de-selecting microphone options

Hi AwesomeTiger267,

Thanks for reaching out to us in the forums for this issue. If you haven't already done so, then I would recommend you try the solutions available in our support article entitled Troubleshoot
Xbox Game Bar on Windows 10. If you still have issues, then it is recommended that you leave some feedback directly (the link to do so is also in the support article near the top of the page for ease) so that the information on your situation goes directly
to the developers in order for them to work on a solution.

Give the troubleshooting a try and let us know the results.

I hope this helps you out!

You should check the levels of your microphone from the console.

1. With your headset attached, press the glowing “Xbox” button
2. Navigate to the “System” tab
3. Select “Audio”
4. Adjust the “Mic monitoring” option
5. Slide the bar left to decrease the microphone volume level
6. Slide the bar right to increase the microphone volume level

Hope this helps!

Hello TaraTrimmer,

This is a common problem that many Xbox game bar users face when they want to chat with their friends using a microphone. The pinned dialogue box can be very annoying and obstruct your view of the game. Fortunately, there is a simple solution to this issue. Here are the steps you need to follow:

1. Open the Xbox game bar by pressing Windows + G keys on your keyboard.

2. Click on the Settings icon (the gear) on the top right corner of the game bar.

3. Select Audio from the left sidebar menu.

4. Under Microphone, find the option that says "Show microphone in overlay when broadcasting or capturing".

5. Uncheck this option and click on Apply.

6. Close the Settings window and the dialogue box should disappear from your screen.

Now you can enjoy your game without any distractions and still chat with your friends using your microphone. Hope this helps!

Fathia A

Hi, Patrick my name is Oskayra, and will be a pleasure help you

It's definitely concerning that your friends can't hear you in party chat unless the Game Bar is open. This seems to be a specific issue with the Game Bar and not your microphone itself, as evidenced by your friend hearing you in Gears 4's in-game chat. Here are some additional steps you can try to troubleshoot the problem:

Check Microphone Permissions:

Ensure the Game Bar has permission to access your microphone.
Go to Settings > Privacy > Microphone.
Make sure the toggle for "Game Bar" is turned "On".

Update Game Bar:

An outdated Game Bar might have bugs impacting microphone functionality.
Open the Microsoft Store app.
Click on Library > Get updates.
Check if any updates are available for the Game Bar. Install them if necessary.

Disable Overlays:

Some overlays from other applications can interfere with the Game Bar's microphone functionality.
Close any overlays you might be running, such as Discord or other game launchers.

Reset Game Bar Settings:

This will reset all Game Bar settings to default, potentially resolving any configuration issues.
Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features.
Locate the Game Bar app.
Click on Advanced options (three dots).
Select Reset.

Check for Conflicting Drivers:

Sometimes, other audio drivers can conflict with the Game Bar's microphone functionality.
Open Device Manager.
Expand the "Audio inputs and outputs" section.
Right-click on any other audio devices you're not using and select "Disable device".

Update Windows:

An outdated Windows system might have compatibility issues with the Game Bar.
Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
Check for updates and install them if available.

Create a New Audio Profile:

This can sometimes resolve microphone issues related to corrupted audio profiles.
Go to Settings > System > Sound.
Click on "Manage sound devices".
Select your microphone and click on "Properties".
Go to the "Advanced" tab.
Click on "Properties" under "Default Format".
Select a different format and click "Apply".
Do the same for "Spatial sound" and "Test" the microphone to see if it works.

Here you have more and detailed information about mic issues with the game bar

https://answers.microsoft.com/thread/6d7e055d-8e2e-4dc5-88ec-cc9201b611ad

Information source (Credits): Note: The credits for this message go to the Independent advisor Zadee C. since his publication was the basis for obtaining said information,. I hope this information has been useful to you.

I really hope your problem has been fixed with my help, if it works let me know and have a nice day. Oskayra

Hi there lolzcam welcome to the community forum! Christopher here, an Xbox fan just like you and has been on Xbox for years already. I would really love to make your day by helping you out. It seems some fellow gamers have found a solution! Give it a try!

"We could test if with the volume, it can capture a little less the air that records when speaking and that does not allow you to hear your voice cleanly.

To install a new microphone, follow these steps:

Make sure the microphone is connected to the equipment.

Select Start> Settings> System> Sound.

In sound settings, go to Input> Choose input device, then select the microphone or recording device you want to use.

To test a microphone that has already been installed:

Make sure the microphone is connected to the equipment.

Select Start> Settings> System> Sound.

In sound settings, go to Input> Test Microphone and look for the blue bar that rises and falls as you speak into the microphone. If the bar moves, the microphone is working properly.

If the bar isn't moving, select Troubleshoot to correct the microphone problems."

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...