The Xbox Game Bar is a gaming overlay built into Windows 11 that allows you to capture movies, record gameplay, take and share screenshots, and chat with friends while gaming. It's a handy tool overlay for gamers that appears when you press the Windows + G keyboard shortcut. By default, Windows 11 has the Xbox Game Bar enabled. However, not everyone finds it useful; even gamers find it slow at times. It has been reported to cause games to crash, slow down, or stop working altogether in certain situations. You may want to disable the Xbox Game Bar in Windows 11 to prevent it from wasting system resources in the background. Furthermore, you may need to enable or reinstall the Xbox Game Bar later on your Windows 11 laptop. Read below to learn how to disable the Xbox Game Bar on Windows 11!
How to disable Xbox Game Bar in Windows 11
The Windows 11 Xbox Game Bar helps you record your screen, take screenshots, and connect with friends while gaming. Microsoft hosts a dedicated page to troubleshoot issues related to the Xbox Game Bar. click here To read it.
However, if you do not wish to use these features, you can Disable Xbox Game Bar Using any of the following methods.
Method 1: Through Windows Settings
Follow these steps to disable Xbox Game Bar in Windows 11 through the Settings app:
1. Press the keys Windows + I Together to open Settings.
2. Click "games" in the right pane.
3. Then click Xbox game bar On the right side, as shown.
4. Turn off the switch for Open Xbox Game Bar Using this button on your controller option to disable Xbox Game Bar.
5. Next, tap Applications In the right pane, select the option Applications and Features in the right pane.
6. Use tape Search In the application list to search for Xbox.
7. Click on three-dot icon For Xbox Game Bar.
8. Then click Advanced Options , as shown.
9. Click the Permissions drop-down menu. Background apps Select absolutely from this list.
Here, it won't work. Xbox game bar In the background and consumes system resources.
10. Scroll down and click the button. "ending" To terminate this application and its associated processes immediately.
Method 2: Via Windows PowerShell
You can disable Xbox Game Bar in Windows 11 for a single user or for all users combined using commands. PowerShell.
Option 1: For current user only
Here are the steps to disable Xbox Game Bar on Windows 11 via Windows PowerShell for a specific or existing user:
1. Click the search icon and type Windows PowerShell. Then, click Run as administrator, as shown.
2. In a window PowerShell Type the following command and press the key: Enter.
Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay* | Remove-AppxPackage
3. Again, type the command below and press Enter to implement.
Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay* | Remove-AppxPackage
Xbox Game Bar will be uninstalled from the current user's computer.
Option 2: For all users
If you want to remove Xbox Game Bar for all users on your PC, follow these steps:
1. Turn on Windows PowerShell As an official as above.
2. Type the specified command and press the key. Enter.
Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers *Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay* | Remove-AppxPackage
3. Again, type the following command and press Enter.
Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers *Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay* | Remove-AppxPackage
This will uninstall it for all users on your Windows 11 PC.
How to reinstall and enable Xbox Game Bar
If you need Xbox Game Bar in the future, you can reinstall and enable it just as easily using a few commands. PowerShell.
Option 1: For current user only
Follow the steps below to reinstall Xbox Game Bar for the current user only:
1. Turn on Windows PowerShell With administrative privileges via the bar search.
2. In a window PowerShell Type the following command and press the key: Enter to install Xbox And all related services.
Get-AppxPackage *Xbox* | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}
3. Again, type the command below and press Enter For implementation, if you just want to install and use Xbox Game Bar.
Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay* | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}
Option 2: For all users
Follow the steps below to reinstall Xbox Game Bar for all users:
1. Turn on Windows PowerShell As an official according to the previous instructions.
2. Type the specified command and press the key. Enter to install Xbox And all related services.
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *Xbox* | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}
3. Type the specified command and press Enter, if you just want to install and use Xbox Game Bar.
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay* | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}
Pro Tip: How to Disable/Enable Other Xbox Apps
Aside from Xbox Game Bar, there are a few other Xbox apps pre-installed with Windows 11, such as:
- Xbox app
- Xbox Game Services
- Xbox Driver Provider
- Xbox speech to text overlay
So, in addition to Xbox Game Bar, you can uninstall these apps for all users at once as follows:
1. Open Windows PowerShell High as before.
2. Type the following commands one by one and press Enter After every order.
Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers *Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI* | Remove-AppxPackage Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers *Microsoft.XboxApp* | Remove-AppxPackage Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers *Microsoft.GamingServices* | Remove-AppxPackage Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers *Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider* | Remove-AppxPackage Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers *Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay* | Remove-AppxPackage
Similarly, you can enable the same thing for all users, at once, as follows:
1. Open Windows PowerShell High as before.
2. Execute the specified command to install and enable the service. Xbox TCUI:
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI* | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}
3. Replace Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI with Microsoft.XboxApp Microsoft.GamingServices Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider & Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay In the command given in step 2 to enable these components individually.
NoteYou can remove -AllUsers in the mentioned commands to make changes to the current user account while keeping others safe.
We hope you've learned how to disable or enable Xbox Game Bar in Windows 11 when needed. Keep visiting our page for more great tips and tricks and leave your comments below.
