Mic only working when I have game bar open

Thats what I'm doing.. the only thing I am doing different from playing keyboard/mouse is the controller itself. but when i plug it in every setting on the pc changes to controller mic. Even though the controller has no mic. So I go back through all the
pc settings and xbox companion settings and change it back but the xbox game bar will not let me use the usb mic anymore. I have to unplug the controller and reset the pc to be able to use my mic again. when I start a party in the companion app it says my
mic is working , but if i am in a party on that app for some reason I'm not in a party on the game bar... so if i start a party on the game bar the mic still doesn't work..

I found the problem today but not sure of an "actual fix". I have had this issue since the updates as well, what I think is happening is that the xbox app is trying to over ride the game bar. So basically when you minimize game bar, your pc is trying to give the xbox app control but when you

re-open your game bar, your pc thinks you want to operate in side game bar and gives mic access back into there. So it keeps switching mic access back and forth. Its funny i uninstalled the xbox app as well as uninstall xbox app overlay and now my game bar works fine with no gold triangle. When i redownload either of the 2 apps the problem comes back. So the problem is in the apps I think

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 FlabbierExpert, my name is Oskayra and I will be happy to help you.

Microphone audio only works when the Xbox Game Bar is actively open because the Game Bar controls access to the microphone. When the Game Bar is closed, the microphone is automatically muted.

To fix this issue, you can try the following:

1. Make sure microphone access is enabled in Windows settings. You can do it by following these steps:

-Open the Windows Settings app.
-Go to Privacy and security.
-Select Microphone.
-Make sure "Allow apps to access microphone" is enabled.

2. Make sure the microphone is set correctly in the Game Bar settings. You can do it by following these steps:

-Open the Game Bar by pressing Windows + G.
-Click on the Settings (gear) icon.
Select "Chat."
-In the "Microphone" section, make sure the correct microphone is selected and the volume is set to the desired level.
-Restart your device. Sometimes a simple restart can fix temporary problems.

Through the following links that I will provide you you will be able to see more detailed information regarding the solutions that I gave you in case you want to be sure that my information is correct, keep in mind that I specified the information to help you in a more personalized way to your problem .

https://answers.microsoft.com/thread/4c825045-81f4-4b17-91e0-0f6830bfc191
Source of information (Credits): Note: The credits for this message go to the Independent advisor Napier since his publication was the basis for obtaining said information. I hope this information has been useful to you.

https://answers.microsoft.com/thread/bddd7c99-89b4-4012-8d79-96a7ee33a6f3
Source of information (Credits): Note: The credits for this message go to the Independent advisor Gerardo since his publication was the basis for obtaining said information. I hope this information has been useful to you.

https://support.xbox.com/help/frien...re-socialize/troubleshoot-party-audio-windows

I hope this information has been useful to you.
Oskayra h.

Hey I posted this at the end of this thread but im pasting it to you as well - I found the problem but not sure of an "actual fix". I have had this issue since the updates as well, what I think is happening is that the xbox app is trying to over ride the game bar. So basically when you minimize game bar, your pc is trying to give the xbox app control but when you

re-open your game bar, your pc thinks you want to operate in side game bar and gives mic access back into there. So it keeps switching mic access back and forth. Its funny i uninstalled the xbox app as well as uninstall xbox app overlay and now my game bar works fine with no gold triangle. When i redownload either of the 2 apps the problem comes back. So the problem is in the apps. Can someone provide the fix for that? Let me know - Thanks

Delete those 2 apps and my money is on your game bar will start working again.