Windows 10: xbox parties break on task bar while i'm playing a game sometimes, how to fix?

xbox parties will suddenly break when im in a game on my pc, the only way to fix it is by restarting my pc, how do i permanently fix this?

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Xbox game bar crashes when entering party

Hi

Welcome to Microsoft community.

If you are experiencing crashes with the Xbox Game Bar when entering a party on your Windows 10 PC, there are several troubleshooting steps you can try to resolve the issue.

1. Run the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter: Windows 10 includes built-in troubleshooters for various issues. Try running the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter to identify and fix any problems with the Xbox Game Bar.
   
   • Press Windows key + I to open "Settings."
     
   • Go to "Update & Security" > "Troubleshoot."
     
   • Under "Find and fix other problems," click on "Windows Store Apps" and follow the on-screen instructions.
     
2. Reinstall Xbox Game Bar: You can try reinstalling the Xbox Game Bar to ensure you have the latest version and that any potential corrupted files are replaced.
   
   • Press Windows key + I to open "Settings."
     
   • Go to "Apps" > "Apps & features."
     
   • Locate and select "Xbox Game Bar."
     
   • Click on "Uninstall" and confirm the action.
     
   • Restart your computer.
     
   • Reinstall the Xbox Game Bar from the Microsoft Store.
     
3. Check for Conflicting Software: Some third-party applications can conflict with the Xbox Game Bar. Temporarily disable or uninstall any software that might interfere with the Game Bar, such as game overlays, screen recording tools, or antivirus software.
   
   Disclaimer: Follow these steps to temporarily turn off real-time Microsoft Defender antivirus protection in Windows Security. However, keep in mind that if you do so, your device may be vulnerable to threats. So please turn on it immediately once issue fixed.
   
4. Run a Clean Boot: Performing a clean boot can help identify if third-party software is causing conflicts with the Xbox Game Bar. Here's how to do it:
   
   • Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog.
     
   • Type msconfig and press Enter.
     
   • In the "System Configuration" window, go to the "Services" tab.
     
   • Check the box that says "Hide all Microsoft services."
     
   • Click "Disable all."
     
   • Go to the "Startup" tab and click "Open Task Manager."
     
   • Disable all startup items.
     
   • Close Task Manager and click "OK" in the "System Configuration" window.
     
   • Restart your computer.
     
5. Create a local administrator account and check whether the problem disappears under the new account.
   

Please feel free to let me know if you have any further updates, thanks.

Best regards

Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

Xbox game bar party chat

Xbox game bar party chat in the setting of xbox game bar party chat audio settings are not being saved but the audio to windows it self saved what i set it to but xbox game bar if i change the settings for party chat it does not save any idea on how to
fix this ? this is doing this on three PCs as well.

 

Xbox Game Bar mic not working in parties.

Hi，

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

It sounds like you're experiencing a specific issue with Xbox Game Bar on Windows, where your microphone only functions properly when the Game Bar is actively open on your screen. This can be frustrating, especially since it seems you've already tried a number of potential solutions. Let's go through a few additional troubleshooting steps that might help resolve the issue:

1. Check Privacy Settings for Microphone:
   
   • Go to Settings > Privacy > Microphone.
     
   • Ensure that the option "Allow apps to access your microphone" is turned on.
     
   • Scroll down to make sure the Xbox Game Bar is also allowed to access the microphone.
     
2. Run the Audio Troubleshooter:
   
   • Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot.
     
   • Select "Playing Audio" and then "Run the troubleshooter". Follow the on-screen instructions.
     
3. Update Audio Drivers:
   
   • Right-click on the Start menu and select Device Manager.
     
   • Expand the “Audio inputs and outputs” section.
     
   • Right-click your microphone and select “Update driver”.
     
   • You can also check the manufacturer's website for the latest driver updates.
     
4. Check Xbox Game Bar Settings:
   
   • Open Xbox Game Bar and go to its settings.
     
   • Look for any microphone-related settings and adjust them if necessary.
     
5. Disable Exclusive Mode in Microphone Properties:
   
   • Right-click on the sound icon in your system tray and select Sounds.
     
   • Go to the Recording tab, right-click your microphone, and select Properties.
     
   • Under the Advanced tab, uncheck “Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device”.
     
6. Reinstall Xbox Game Bar using a Different Method:
   
   • Instead of using PowerShell, try uninstalling and reinstalling Xbox Game Bar through the Microsoft Store or system settings.
     
7. Check for Windows Updates:
   
   • Sometimes, such issues are resolved in the latest Windows updates.
     
   • Go to Settings > Update & Security and check for updates.
     
8. Create a New User Account:
   
   • Sometimes, user account issues can cause such problems. Try creating a new user account on your PC and see if the issue persists there.
     

Thank you for your patience and understanding! If you have any questions, feel free to leave us a message.

Sincerely

Manson | Microsoft Support Specialist