Xbox game bar suddenly doesn't have the abilty to record games

Hi fruitlukes! My name is Ricardo an independent advisor ready to help you with this situation!

Please confirm that the PC has all the latest updates on Microsoft update app, after that complete given below directions to reset the app in Windows

Step 1: Open the Settings app. This can be done by clicking its icon in the Start menu or simultaneously pressing Windows logo + I.

Step 2: Click the Apps category icon and then click Apps & features to see all installed apps as well as classic desktop programs.

Step 3: Click on the app that you want to reset to see the Advanced options link. Click on the same (advanced options link).

Step 4: Finally, click the small Reset button. When you click the Reset button, you will find a small dialog box with “This will permanently delete the app’s data on this device, including your preferences and sign-in details.” Click the Reset button in the opened dialog box to reset the app.

Step 5: Once the Reset is done, you will see a check sign next to the Reset button. And restart the Pc

Hey, thanks for the response but unfortunately this didn't help, the record button is still grayed out, no matter what application i open and try to record on.

I did the steps except there was no "GameDVR" folder in step 5. Still not working or capturing

Hi Not T

This should help you out!

Step 1 : Press the Windows + S keys to open the Windows Search.

Step 2 : In the search bar, type Registry Editor and choose Run as administrator

Step 3 : Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\System\GameConfigStore

Set the value of DWORD "GameDVR_Enabled" to 1

Step 4 : Then Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GameDVR

Set the value of DWORD "AppCaptureEnabled" to 1

Step 5 : Then Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\GameDVR

Set the value of DWORD "AllowGameDVR" to 1

Step 6 : Restart your PC and everything should work

Okay! 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.