Xbox Game Bar Can't Record

When I try to record on the Xbox game bar it won't let me it just says it does not work on desktop or files. I'm not on that, I'm on a game.

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Melissa Lee· Answered on Jul 20, 2023

Well, you may try the fixes below:

1️⃣#Update the Xbox Game Bar app

  1. 1. Open Microsoft Store and click on the 3 dots.
  2. 2. SelectDownload and Updates.
  3. 3. Update Xbox Game Bar or clickGet Updates.

2️⃣#Repair Xbox Game Bar

  1. 1. Go toSettingsandApps and Features.
  2. 2. SelectXbox Game Barin theApps & Featureslist.
  3. 3. Click on the高级选项andRepair.

3️⃣#Reinstall Xbox Game Bar

  1. 1. PressWin + X.
  2. 2. ClickRun Windows PowerShell as Administrator.
  3. 3. Copy and paste the commandget-appxpackage *Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay* | remove-appxpackageand pressEnter.
  4. 4. Reinstall Xbox Game Bar.

4️⃣#Download and install Xbox Game Bar from Microsoft Store again
5️⃣#Restart your PC and try to record again

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