Xobx Game Bar can't remember game

Hi, Qaerus

Welcome to the Microsoft Community.



It seems that the issue you are experiencing with the “Remember this is a game” feature in the Game Bar is specific to the combination of your AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D processor and the Game Bar. Here are a few additional steps you can try to resolve this issue:

1. Disable and Re-enable Game Mode: Press Windows Key + G to open the Game Bar. Click on the Settings icon (gear icon) and then disable the “Game Mode” option. Close the Game Bar and then reopen it. Now, re-enable the “Game Mode” option and see if the “Remember this is a game” feature works.
   
2. Disable Third-Party Overlays: Some third-party overlays, such as those from Discord or MSI Afterburner, can interfere with the Game Bar. Try disabling these overlays and see if the issue persists.
   
3. Update BIOS: Make sure your motherboard’s BIOS is up to date. Refer to your motherboard manufacturer’s website for instructions on how to update the BIOS.
   
4. Uninstall and Reinstall Game Bar: Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box. Type “appwiz.cpl” and press Enter. Locate Xbox Game Bar in the list of installed programs, right-click on it, and select “Uninstall”. Once uninstalled, restart your computer and then reinstall the Game Bar from the Microsoft Store.
   

If there is anything not clear or I can't understand your problem, please do not hesitate to let me know.



Best Regards

Martin | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

did you buy the the game from xobx or stor

but if you gameshare?

Would xobx gold subscription upgrade to game pass ultimate?

You're on Windows 10 and trying to use the Game Bar to capture content from your Java IDE? The game bar, I think, has to have the app set as a game.

Not sure, but I'd check this page to see if you can set it. I think there are some restrictions as to what Game Bar will capture, and I'm not sure your IDE will be allowed to be captured.

I could be wrong on those limitations, I can't find any documentation, but I remember reading that there were some restrictions.

Game bar can only record games and some applications, but only if they are instructed to be 'remembered as games'.

It can't record the Windows desktop. The likely reason for this omission is due to other third party apps forfilling this function like OBS or free apps from dedicated graphics cards producers.