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How do I fix my Xbox game bar not showing up?

If nothing happens when you press the Windows logo key + G, check your Xbox Game Bar settings. Open the Start menu, and select Settings > Gaming > Xbox Game Bar and make sure Enable Xbox Game Bar for things like recording game clips, chatting with friends, and receiving game invite is set to On.
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How do I get my Xbox game bar to show up?

Xbox Game Bar is built into Windows 11 so you can capture videos and screenshots while playing PC games. While you're playing a game, press the Windows logo key + G on your keyboard to open Xbox Game Bar. If you have an Xbox 360 or Xbox One controller plugged in to your PC, press the Xbox button.
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How do I fix my Xbox game bar app?

Repair the Xbox Game Bar

It's easy to repair the Xbox Game Bar. Press Start and enter game bar to display the app, then choose App Settings. Look for Repair and click the button. Wait while Windows repairs the Xbox Game Bar.
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Why is my game bar not showing up?

If nothing happens when you press the Windows logo key + G, check your Xbox Game Bar settings. Open the Start menu, and select Settings > Gaming > Xbox Game Bar and make sure Enable Xbox Game Bar for things like recording game clips, chatting with friends, and receiving game invite is set to On.
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Can you reinstall game bar?

To reinstall the Xbox Game Bar on your PC:

Visit the Microsoft Store from the Start Menu. Find the “Xbox Game Bar.” The fastest way to find it is to use the search bar. Open the tool and click on Get to complete installation. Once the program is installed, restart your computer.
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How To Fix Xbox Game Bar Not Working/Not Opening in Windows 10

How do I reset my Xbox app on my PC?

6. Repair or Reset Xbox App
  1. Right-click on the Start icon or press Win + X to open the Power User menu.
  2. Select Installed apps from the list.
  3. Scroll down to locate the Xbox app on the list.
  4. Click the three-dot menu icon next to it and select Advanced options.
  5. Scroll down to the Reset section and click on Repair.
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Do I need Xbox game bar?

The Xbox Game Bar is a gaming overlay that allows gamers to capture their gaming experience. It has several widgets to capture game clips, take screenshots, monitor performance, chat with friends, and more. However, if you're not a gamer, you may have no use for the Xbox Game Bar.
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How do I update my Xbox game bar?

If you do not have the Xbox Game Bar or need to download the latest version, first download the Xbox Insider Hub from the Microsoft Store, then go to Insider Content, and select Game Bar (Windows Gaming).
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How do I record my screen on Windows 11 without the game bar?

Hit the Windows Key + Alt + R to start screen recording. A small recording widget showing how long you've been recording appears somewhere on the screen, most likely in a corner.
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What is the shortcut for Xbox game bar?

Press Windows logo key  + G to open Game Bar, then select Widget menu in the Home Bar.
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How to play Xbox games on Windows 11?

Connect to your Xbox
  1. After you run Test Remote Play, open the Xbox app that's built directly into Windows 11.
  2. Select the Connection option.
  3. Turn on your Xbox One.
  4. Click on the Stream button to select and play any game you own on the Xbox One.
  5. Start streaming.
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How do you record last 5 minutes on PC?

Use the hotkey Windows + Alt + G key, and you can clip the last 30 seconds (or 5 minutes) on PC.
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Why can't i open Xbox app on PC?

Make sure both the Xbox and Gaming Services apps are up to date. Press the Start button  on the taskbar, type store, and open the Microsoft Store app. Select Library. Under Updates & downloads, check if there are any updates available for the Xbox app or Gaming Services app.
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Will I lose everything if I Reset my Xbox app?

You will not lose any game, game save or app at all, rest assured. If your console is online, even if you click on "Reset and remove everything" you will not lose your games' progress/saves since they are all saved to the cloud when you are online - but this option will completely remove everything from the console.
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Why won t Xbox app work on PC?

Select Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features. Select the Xbox app. Select the Advanced options link under the name of the app. On the page that opens, select Repair if it's available.
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How do I clear my Xbox game bar cache?

Right-click, and then select Run as administrator. Hit Enter. Launch Windows Store and download the Xbox App.
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Reset the Windows Store to clear the Store cache.
  1. Press Windows key + X on your keyboard.
  2. Click on Command prompt (Admin).
  3. Type wsreset.exe, and then hit Enter.
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Is Xbox game bar compatible with Windows 11?

Win+G it with Xbox Game Bar, the customisable, gaming overlay built into Windows 11.
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Why is my taskbar not hiding when I play games Windows 11?

Right-click anywhere on an empty spot on the taskbar and select Taskbar settings from the resulting menu. Under Taskbar behaviors, tick the checkbox that reads Automatically hide the taskbar.
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Is it safe to uninstall Xbox game bar in Windows 10?

However, some apps and programs are built into Windows and can't be uninstalled, such as Microsoft Photo, Xbox Game Bar.... We recommend not unstalling these apps and programs.
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Does reinstalling Windows delete game data?

Do you wonder if you can keep the game during the reinstallation of the Windows? The straight answer is no. Resetting the PC only supports personal files saved in the downloads folder, not in any apps or games.
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How do I reinstall Xbox app on Windows 11?

How to uninstall and reinstall the Xbox app to fix installations and updates issues
  1. Click on Start (the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand side corner of your screen)
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Stay on Windows UpdateGo to Update & Security.
  4. Click the Check for Updates button.
  5. Wait until the verification is done.
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