people can only hear me if i have my xbox game bar open but when i close it nobody can her me

Hello, Michael my name is Oskayra I am independent advisor and I will be happy to help you today.

I understand your frustration with the issue of people only being able to hear you when the Xbox Game Bar is open. This sounds like an unexpected behavior after the app update. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try:

1. Verify microphone settings:

Open the Xbox app on your PC.
Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select "Settings".
Go to General > Voice chat.
Ensure your microphone is selected as the default input device.
Check the "Microphone volume" slider and adjust it if necessary.
Test your microphone by clicking on the "Test microphone" button.

2. Update your audio drivers:

Outdated or incorrect audio drivers can sometimes cause sound issues.
Visit the website of your computer manufacturer or motherboard manufacturer.
Download and install the latest audio drivers for your specific model.
Restart your PC after installing the updated drivers.

3. Disable background applications:

Some background applications can interfere with audio recording.
Close any unnecessary programs running in the background before launching the Xbox app.

4. Check microphone privacy settings:

Go to Settings > Privacy > Microphone.
Ensure the toggle is enabled for "Allow apps to access your microphone".
Check if any specific apps, including the Xbox app, have microphone access blocked.

5. Reset the Xbox Game Bar:

Open the Settings app.
Go to Apps > Apps & features.
Find the "Xbox Game Bar" app in the list.
Click on "Advanced options".
Select "Reset" to clear the app's settings and cache.

6. Reinstall the Xbox app:

Uninstall the Xbox app from your PC.
Download and install the latest version of the Xbox app from the Microsoft Store.

Additional tips:

Try using a different headset or microphone.
Check for any known issues with the Xbox app update online.
Ensure your internet connection is stable and functioning properly.
Report the issue through the Xbox app feedback feature.

I really hope your problem has been fixed with my help, have a nice day. Oskayra

Hi again

It may be the version of your Windows, try to verify that it is completely updated through Windows Update and if the option still does not appear. Normally in my experience I always had errors with Win 11 and that is why I changed to Win 10 Pro which is more stable and compatible and even now it has not given me any problems. I can recommend that you change the operating system of course, but in these cases if you want I can give you a link so you can contact Microsoft support to see if they can find a solution for you.

I hope I have helped!
Oskayra H.

Hello again Joshimal, I'll be happy to pass it on to you.

https://support.xbox.com/contact-us/

There you will find several contact options.

It was a pleasure to have helped you, I hope your problem is solved soon.

Oskayra h.

Hi again Joshimal

Try searching the same store under installed apps.

To access the apps installed in the Xbox Store on PC, you can follow these steps:

-Open the Microsoft Store application.
-Click on "Library".
-Click on "My Apps".
-Once you have accessed "My Apps", you will see a list of all the apps you have installed on your PC. You can sort the list by name, installation date, or category.

-To open an app, click on its icon.

-To see more information about an app, click on its name.

-To uninstall an app, click its icon and then click "Uninstall."

Hi Joshimal, my name is Oskayra and I would be happy to help.

I'm so sorry for the issues you're having with the Xbox Game Bar. Here are some steps you can take to try to fix the problem:

1. Turn off two-factor authentication (2FA). 2FA can interfere with group chat in some cases. To turn off 2FA, go to Settings > Security > Two-Step Verification.

2. In your specific case, you've already tried many of these steps, including the workaround of ending the Xbox Game Bar before joining a group. However, this workaround is not ideal as it requires you to do an extra step every time you want to use the Xbox Game Bar.

One thing you can try is to uninstall and reinstall the Xbox Game Bar. To do this, follow these steps:

Open Control Panel.
Click "Programs and Features."
Find "Xbox Game Bar" and click on it.
Click "Uninstall."
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstall.

Once you've uninstalled Xbox Game Bar, you can reinstall it from the Microsoft Store. To do this, open the Microsoft Store and search for "Xbox Game Bar." Click "Get" to install Xbox Game Bar.

Through the following link 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 with your problem.

https://support.xbox.com/help/games-apps/game-setup-and-play/troubleshoot-game-bar-windows

Best Regards, Oskayra