The Game Bar Will not Open and I can't record my games

Hi Kiwi,

Thanks for reaching out to the forums for this issue. Sorry to hear that your Game Bar is acting up and you've been unable to enlarge it. I recommend troubleshooting the issue using our support article entitled Troubleshoot
Game Bar on Windows 10, specifically the 2nd section that will guide you on what to do since your shortcuts aren't working.

Give them a try and let us know the results.

I hope that this helps out!

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.

Hi sadiemlikj,

Thank you for your reply, this helps a lot.

To answer your question about what the Xbox Game Bar records, the application only records the last thing you clicked on. What I recommend is that you open up whatever application you want to record (Roblox, etc.) and then start recording, which will capture the game.

I just tried it and experienced the Game Bar only recording my browser, but when I stopped my recording, minimized my browser, opened Minecraft, and then started the recording again - it recorded my Minecraft gameplay. Only have open what you would like to record. The application does not record your desktop. If you would like your entire desktop to be recorded, I recommend using OBS (Open Broadcast System) and setting up your recordings that way.

Regarding the error you are experiencing, it is something that I am unable to reproduce. If you are trying to make a new Microsoft account, we recommend that you do so by using this link. Please download the Xbox App onto your PC and sign into your new Microsoft account there and see if you have any additional errors or long loading times.

You can record without opening the Xbox Game Bar by pressing "Win + Alt + R", which will start the recording automatically. You can change this to whatever you like by going to Settings > Gaming and setting up the shortcut there. Also, on this Setting Screen make sure that "Enable Xbox Game Bar for things like recording game clips, chatting with friends, and receiving game invites" is toggled ON.

Another step you can try is to repair/reset the Xbox Game Bar application. You can do this by going to Settings > Apps and then type in "Xbox Game Bar" or search for Xbox Game Bar in the list. When you find it, select "Advanced Options" and then select "Repair" and "Reset".

If the problem persists, please let me know.

Sincerely,



Xbox Customer Success Manager

Microsoft Community

• If nothing happens when you press the Windows logo key
  + G, check your Xbox Game Bar settings. Open the
  Start menu, and select Settings >
  Gaming and make sure Record game clips, screenshots, and broadcast using Xbox Game Bar is
  On.
• If Xbox Game Bar doesn’t appear for a full-screen game, try keyboard shortcuts: Press the
  Windows logo key + Alt +
  R to start recording a clip, then press it again to stop. You’ll see the screen flash when the recording starts and ends.
  

Troubleshoot Xbox Game Bar on Windows 10

I did everything but still not recording. I can take screen shot with game bar but can't record video.

Im pressing button but nothing happens

Open the Start menu, and select Settings > Gaming and make sure Record game clips, screenshots, and broadcast using Xbox Game Bar is On. If Xbox Game Bar doesn't appear for a full-screen game, try keyboard shortcuts: Press the Windows logo key + Alt + R to start recording a clip, then press it again to stop. Give it a shot and let me know how it goes!

I don't need help with recording clips. I need help trying to sign into my game bar because as of right now I cannot sign into my Microsoft account.