Xbox Game Bar on PC displays message that says update xbox app

Hello albert,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

We understand that you are having issues with the Xbox Game Bar's displayed details. This seems to be related to the account signed to Xbox or else the Xbox Game Bar has issues. Try the following troubleshoot below:

Update Windows 10.

• Install PC updates including Optional Update. Guide - Update Windows
  
• Select Start button, and then go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update .
  
• Restart device.
  
• Turn off or disable any antivirus, antimalware, VPN, firewall, proxy and PC Optimizer (or something like game accelerator).
  

Reset Xbox Game Bar app:

You can also try resetting the Xbox Game Bar app by following these steps:

1. Press Windows key + I to open Settings.

2. Click on Apps.

3. Scroll down and click on Xbox Game Bar.

4. Click on Advanced options.

5. Click on Reset.



Accounts on Xbox app and Microsoft Store:

• Some games like Minecraft will display error message about account does not match so, it is important that you can access and use the same account on these three apps - Xbox app, Xbox game bar and Microsoft Store.
  
• Ensure that you know your credential by signing into your account through this link: https://account.microsoft.com
  
• You may sign out and sign back in the account on these apps: Xbox app and Microsoft Store.
  
• Launch Xbox app before Xbox Game Bar to see if the account will load.
  

If the issue persists, please try the repair tool which is on its beta release. Link: Gaming Services Repair Tool for PC | Xbox Support



Should issue persists, please provide us details on the following issues:

1. Are you part of Xbox Insider or PC Insider?
   
2. When did this issue occur? Are there any changes that you made before you experience this issue?
   

Let me know if you have any further questions or concerns.

Sincerely,



Microsoft Community Moderator

Xbox companion app is discontinued, and the "Party Invitations" and "Games" notification settings are nonexistent in the Xbox PC app. Settings for invites and messages are all on the Game Bar app for PC.

You'll just have to make sure these settings are checked after reinstalling the game bar @ (Game Bar)Settings>Notifications>Xbox Social>Notify me when I'm invited to a party or multiplayer game

If you're trying to do the other way around which is to cast your PC to your Xbox, you will need to download the Wireless Display app to your Xbox.

Once the app is installed on the console, open it up. It will display a message saying that your console is now ready to be connected to your PC.

Regards,

Alvaro

Hi,

You can change your online Status on PC via the Game Bar. Press and hold the Windows Key and
tap G on the keyboard.

Or with an Xbox controller attached to the PC, access the Game Bar by pressing the
Xbox button.

Depending on how the Game Bar is set up on the PC a number of Windows will be displayed. Showing as Online or Offline is available in the Xbox Social window. To configure the game bar to your liking, press the Overlay Menu, next
to the time. This will allow you to change what Windows of the Game Bar are displayed.

Full information including a tutorial video can be found here: Customize Xbox Game Bar on Windows 10

when I type it doesn't play any sound when i send the message etc it just displays the text. and its not on any game its just on the xbox game bar app