Xbox Game Bar reinstall issue

Hi,

try to reinstall the xbox game bar to see if that fixes the issue

Hello Caden V, My name is David. I am an independent advisor, happy to help you today.

If you're experiencing issues with accessing the Xbox Game Bar on your Windows system, here are a few troubleshooting steps you can try:

Check if Xbox Game Bar is enabled: Go to the Windows Settings by pressing the Windows key + I, then navigate to Gaming > Xbox Game Bar. Make sure the "Record game clips, screenshots, and broadcast using Game bar" toggle switch is turned on.

Update Windows: Ensure that your Windows operating system is up to date. Outdated system files can sometimes cause compatibility issues. Go to Windows Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and check for any available updates.

Reset Xbox Game Bar: Open the Windows Settings, then go to Apps > Apps & Features. Search for "Xbox Game Bar" in the list of installed apps. Select it and click on the "Advanced options" link. In the next screen, click on the "Reset" button to reset the Xbox Game Bar to its default settings.

Reinstall Xbox Game Bar: If resetting didn't work, you can try reinstalling the Xbox Game Bar. To do this, open the Microsoft Store app and search for "Xbox Game Bar." If it shows as "Installed," click on the ellipsis (...) next to the "Launch" button and select "Uninstall." Afterward, restart your computer and go back to the Microsoft Store to reinstall the Xbox Game Bar.

Best regards.

Try back the version to some more old, or reinstall xbox game bar to see if the problem persist

reinstalled xbox game bar - nothing

where can i find old version?

I did all of that and after that i i set [ Xbox Game Bar ] to ON again and noting happened still the same issue

i even try those commands to uninstall xbox game bar and reinstall it :

1. Get-AppxPackage Xbox | Remove-AppxPackage

2. Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay | Remove-AppxPackage

after that i did reinstall it from Microsoft store but that didn't fix the problem

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

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There are a few potential solutions for this issue:

Make sure you and your friends are all using the same version of the Xbox Game Bar app.

Try resetting the Xbox Game Bar app by going to the Windows Settings > Apps > Xbox Game Bar > Advanced Options > Reset.

Check your privacy settings on Xbox Game Bar by going to the Windows Settings > Privacy > Xbox Game Bar > Make sure "Allow invites and game invites from Xbox Game Bar" is turned on.

Try disabling the Xbox Game Bar app and then re-enabling it.,

If none of the above solutions work, try uninstalling and reinstalling the Xbox Game Bar app.

Press the Windows key + I to open the Windows Settings app.

Click on "Apps."

Scroll down and find "Xbox Game Bar."

Click on "Xbox Game Bar" and then click on "Advanced options."

Under "App settings," you'll see an option to "Pause" or "Uninstall" the app. Click on "Pause" and wait for the process to complete.

After disabling the app, you can re-enable it by going back to the "Advanced options" and clicking on "Resume" instead of "Pause"

Alternatively, you can try uninstalling the Xbox Game Bar app and then reinstalling it by following these steps:

Press the Windows key + I to open the Windows Settings app.

Click on "Apps."

Scroll down and find "Xbox Game Bar."

Click on "Xbox Game Bar" and then click on "Uninstall."

Confirm the action by clicking on "Uninstall" again.

After uninstalling the app, you can reinstall it from the Microsoft Store.

You can also try to use the Steam in-game overlay instead of Xbox Game Bar.

You can enable or disable the Steam overlay by going to Steam Settings > In-Game > Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game.

It may be a bug or an issue with the Xbox Game Bar app, so it's worth trying different solutions to see if one of them resolves the issue.