game bar not working when not open

1. too long ago

2. Windows 11 22H2

3. No Idea

4. I've tried everything, repairing, resetting, everything.

My game bar works, except for when I open up the social widget. When I open the social widget, it kicks me out of the game bar and when I do the shortcut, it opens for a second and then closes right away.

The Game Bar is an app, does it open when you search the start menu for "Game Bar" and open it that way, or is it the custom keybind that is not opening the app? And for clarification, when you say "W + G" do you mean "Windows key + G"?

And I uninstalled the Fornite app and re install back and steel the same, the only button that works is the center with the X logo and opens the game bar but when I go to the game to play nothing works

I have a similar problem but it only seems to happen when I open the windows game bar, to record gameplay or take pictures. And when I do none of the buttons on the controller work except the xbox home button which opens the windows game bar but again, can't use any other buttons. My only fix so far is to restart the whole computer, but then I can't record anything.

Hello, it is a pleasure to help you.

You can try using the WINDOWS + G keyboard shortcut to open the Xbox game bar.
Go to PC Settings ➡ Games ➡ Game Bar and check that you have everything in order and that your shortcuts work.

The game bar may take time to appear.

If this doesn't work, you can click here to open a troubleshooter.

However, if you continue to experience the issue, click here to contact support and get personalized assistance. (Microsoft currently has too many queries, please be
patient.)

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