Mic issues on gamebar

having the same issue when gamebar is not open in the foreground every other program can use the mic just not xbox or gamebar unless its on top.

Hello!

My name is Dérek, I'm an independent platform consultant and I'm grateful for the opportunity to help you.

MRJT13, Let's perform some repair methods to the gamebar, friend.

Method 1: Reinstall Native Windows Apps data packs:

1. Press the keys Ctrl + Shift +Esc;

2. In Task Manager, click on File and select the option Create new task;

3. Select Create this task with administrator privileges, type powershell in Open and click OK;

4. Copy the commands below, paste them into Windows PowerShell in administrative mode and press Enter at the end of each one (in the order presented):

Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"} [Enter]

Get-appxpackage -all *shellexperience* -packagetype bundle |% {add-appxpackage -register -disabledevelopmentmode ($_.installlocation + “C:\ProgramFiles\WindowsApps\Microsoft.Windows.ShellExperienceHost_1.0.0.2_neutral_ShellExperienceHost.laac0539cc_8wekyb3d8bbwe\AppxManifest.xml”)} [Enter]

Powershell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $Env:SystemRoot\WinStore\AppxManifest.xml[Enter]

5. Restart the Computer and check again if the same error remains.

Method 2: Reset Xbox Game Bar app:

1. Press Windows + I keys to open Windows settings;

2. Click on the Apps option and search for the Xbox Game Bar app;

3. Click on the Xbox Game Bar application to select it, and then click on Advanced Options;

4. On the next screen, you can try to Repair or Restore the Xbox Game Bar app.

Try one of the options, restart your computer and see if it works again.

I remain at your disposal if you have any further questions.

use gamebar for party chat instead then you can pop into gamebar setting and set the default mic and output in there better.

use any mic and use gamebar for party chat.

yes, open gamebar and join your friends party and use the inbuilt mic on the laptop.