Xbox "A Button" launching game bar on Windows 11

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  1. Joshua Hafel
    Joshua Hafel Guest

    Xbox "A Button" launching game bar on Windows 11


    Hi, I have seen posts about the Xbox button in the center of the controller launching the game bar, but my A button is also launching games. This is very annoying as Im trying to use the controller in some software applications and I will press A which will then in turn minimize my current window and then launch a game. I cannot find any settings in the Game Bar that change this. Thanks for any help.

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    Joshua Hafel, Feb 7, 2023
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  2. andersonpassos Win User

    Xbox "A Button" launching game bar on Windows 11

    Thank you for contact us! I'm Anderson, an Independent Consultant and a Microsoft user like you.

    good evening

    You can disable the Xbox button from launching the Game Bar in Windows 11 by following these steps:

    Open the Xbox app.

    Click on the Settings icon.

    Select "Devices & Accessories."

    Scroll down to the "Bluetooth & other devices" section.

    Click on "Bluetooth & other devices."

    Select "Xbox Wireless Controller."

    Scroll down to the "Device settings" section.

    Turn off the toggle switch next to "Open Game bar using Xbox button on a controller."

    This should stop the Xbox button (or A button) from launching the Game Bar on Windows 11.
  3. andersonpassos Win User

    Xbox "A Button" launching game bar on Windows 11

    If the "Bluetooth and other devices" option is missing from the Settings menu, you may need to update the Xbox app to the latest version, as this feature may have been added in a recent update. To update the Xbox app, go to the Microsoft Store and search for "Xbox." If there's an update available, install it and try accessing the Settings menu again.

    Regarding the unexpected screenshots, it's likely that the B button was accidentally remapped to the screenshot function. To resolve this issue, you can go to the Xbox app's settings and adjust the button mapping to restore the B button to its original function.
  4. Joshua Hafel Win User

    Xbox "A Button" launching game bar on Windows 11

    The Xbox app on my PC does not have a settings Icon and when I click my profile and then click settings, Bluetooth and Other devices is not an option under those settings.

    I will also add to the problem I'm having. I just realized the B button is mapped to take screenshots. I realize this when I made my way to the game bar and saw that I had taken 68 new screenshots in the last 30 minutes
  5. XBF-JoannaDark Win User

    Impossible d'enregister avec Xbox Game Bar depuis mon pasage à Windows 11 pour une raison inconnue

    Hello Exottiiik,

    Thank you for clarifying and providing a screenshot of what you have done. I want to give some steps and some that you have tried before we try the newer suggestions I will provide. I like to start with essential and then move to more advanced. After you have performed these, restart your device.

    Enable Xbox Game Bar via Settings

    Step 1: Press Win + I to launch Windows Settings in Windows 11.

    Step 2: Under the Gaming tab, click on Xbox Game Bar.

    Step 3: Change the toggle of the option - Open Xbox Game Bar using this button to Off and the On.

    To solve your issue, you can first repair Xbox Game Bar. If this won’t work, try to reset the component. Follow the steps below:

    Step 1: Also launch Windows 11 settings.

    Step 2: Click Apps > Apps & features.

    Step 3: Type Xbox Game Bar in the text box of App list and press Enter. Then, click the three-dot icon and choose Advanced options.

    Click the Repair button to fix Xbox Game Bar if it isn’t working right. If this doesn’t help to fix Windows 11 Xbox Game Bar not working/starting/opening, use the Reset feature, and the data of this app will be deleted. Please do both.

    Advance Steps

    Repair the ieframe.dll File

    To fix the issue of Xbox Game not starting on Windows 11 or this app not working/starting, you can repair the ieframe.dll file that may get damaged. ieframe.dll is a Dynamic Link library dependency that is necessary and used by some Windows applications including Xbox Game Bar.

    Step 1: Launch Command Prompt as an administrator in Windows 11.

    In the search bar type CMD( Command prompt app)

    Step 2: Type in the following commands and press Enter after each one.

    prompt

    sfc /scanfile=c:\windows\system32\ieframe.dll

    sfc /verifyfile=c:\windows\system32\ieframe.dll

    assoc

    sfc /scannow

    Step 3: After that, reboot the PC and check if Xbox Game Bar can work.

    Use Local Group Policy Editor to Enable Xbox Game Bar

    If you are not using Windows 11 Home but Pro or an advanced edition, there is another solution for you. If you cannot open Xbox Game Bar, perhaps this app is forced to keep disabled by the Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting policy.

    Step 1: Press Win + R, type in gpedit.msc and click OK.

    Step 2: Go to Local Computer Policy > Administrative Templates > Windows Components> Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting.

    Step 3: Double-click on Enables or disables Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting and choose Enabled. Then, save the change

    Thank you,

    [Associate is using a translator application. Please be aware that poor grammar and incorrect syntax may occur]
  6. KhajiBower34 Win User

    Xbox controller guide and share button dont do anything on Windows 11

    Hello Philipp E, I am an independent advisor and I will be happy to help you today. My name is Khaji

    I'm sorry to hear that you are experiencing issues with the guide button and share button on your Xbox controller in Windows 11. Sometimes software updates can affect the functionality of controllers and related features.

    Open the Game Bar on your PC by pressing the Windows + G key combination. Make sure the screenshot and recording options are enabled in the Game Bar settings. You can access the Game Bar settings by clicking the gear icon in the Game Bar toolbar.

    Open the Xbox Settings app on your PC and check the controller-related settings. Make sure the "Use the Xbox button to open the guide" option is enabled. You can also review your recording and screenshot settings in the Xbox Settings app.

    Make sure you have the latest drivers installed for your Xbox controller. You can download the latest drivers from the Xbox website or use the Windows driver update feature to check for updates.

    Some privacy settings may affect the functionality of the Game Bar and related features. Go to Windows 11 settings, select "Privacy" and check the settings related to screenshot and game recording. Make sure they are enabled and allowed for the gaming app.

    If none of the above suggestions work, you can try resetting your Game Bar settings. To do this, go to Windows 11 settings, select "Games" and then "Games Bar." Click the "Reset" link to reset the Game Bar settings to default values.

    Thank you very much for your patience and understanding! If you need anything else, do not hesitate to contact us again.
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