Windows 10: After Win 10 to Win 11 upgrade, can't run Gaming Services, Xbox App, or Sign-In to Game Bar

After Win 10 to Win 11 upgrade, can't run Gaming Services, Xbox App, Halo Infinite, or Sign-In to Game BarI've attempted to reinstall the Gaming Services app on your Windows 10/11 device:Running PowerShell as Adminget-appxpackage Microsoft.GamingServices remove-AppxPackage -allusersRestart computerFrom PowerShell start ms-windows-store://pdp/?productid=9MWPM2CQNLHNInstall the app and select Yes when you receive the UAC promptError Code: 0x800706D9Attempting to run the Xbox App results in Error Code: 0x800706d9Trying to run Game Bar all widgets hang at Signing in.In addition to the

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Xbox app and Game Bar not working/not signing in.

Hello x.Legion,

Thank you for your contribution to the Microsoft community. Just a reminder, here on community we are not able to double check accounts and devices to check for the possible issue. What we can do here is provide/guide customers with possible troubleshooting steps for the issue.

I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing issues with the Xbox app and Game Bar.

1. Make sure that your Windows 10 is up to date.
Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and check for updates.

2. Try creating a new user account on your PC and see if the Xbox app works on that account.
Please check this link for guide: Create a local user or administrator account in Windows - Microsoft Support

After that, try to launch your Game Bar and check if it is already working.

If the issue still persists, please try the steps below.

Enable Xbox Game Bar via Settings

1. Press Win + I key and launch Windows Settings
   
2. Click the Gaming tab in the left pane and select Xbox Game Bar
   
3. Toggle the button next to Open Xbox Game Bar to “On”
   
4. Reboot the system to apply changes and then launch Xbox Game Bar
   

Repair or Reset Xbox Game Bar

1. Press Win + I key to launch Windows Settings
   
2. Click Apps > Apps & features
   
3. Search for “Xbox Game Bar” in the search box and hit Enter
   
4. Next, click the three-dot > Advanced options
   
5. Select Repair. If this does not do anything, select Reset
   

Use Registry Editor

1. Press Win + R to open the Run window
   
2. Type regedit and then press Enter
   
3. Navigate to Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GameDVR
   
4. Look for the AppCatureEnabled key. If you cannot find it, right-click on the space > New > DROWD (32 bit) Value. Name it as AppCaptureEnabled > double-click and set value data to 1.
   
5. Try to use Xbox Game Bar and see if issue is resolved
   

Repair the ieframe.dll file

1. In the search bar, type Command Prompt > right-click > Run as administrator
   
2. Type in the following commands. Ensure that you press Enter after entering each command:
   
   • sfc /scanfile=c:\windows\system32\ieframe.dll
     
   • sfc /verifyfile=c:\windows\system32\ieframe.dll
     
   • assoc
     
   • sfc /scannow
     
3. Restart your PC and see if Xbox Game Bar is working
   

Use Local Group Policy Editor to Enable Xbox Game Bar

1. Press Win + R to open the Run window
   
2. Type gpedit.msc and press Enter
   
3. Navigate to Local Computer Policy > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting
   
4. You will see Enables or Disables Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting in the right pane. Double click on it and select Enabled
   
5. Click Apply > Ok to save changes
   
   Hope I helped! Please do not hesitate to ask if you have further concerns. I will be waiting for you and I would be more than glad to assist you further.
   
   YanYannn
   Microsoft Community Moderator
   

 

Xbox Game Bar doesn't show FPS

Xbox Game Bar not displaying FPS information despite trying various troubleshooting steps. While the Xbox Game Bar is designed to work on Windows 10 Home as well, it's possible that certain settings or configurations are causing the issue. Here are some additional steps you can try:

Check Game Bar Settings:

• Open the Xbox Game Bar by pressing Win + G.
  
• Click on the settings (gear) icon in the Game Bar overlay.
  
• Ensure that the "Performance" overlay is enabled. You can toggle it on here.
  

Check Graphics Card Compatibility:

• Make sure that your graphics card is compatible with the Xbox Game Bar's performance overlay features. Check the manufacturer's documentation for compatibility information.
  

Create a New Local User Account:

• Since you mentioned that you don't have the "Local Users and Groups" feature available on Windows 10 Home, you can try creating a new local user account and see if the Game Bar functions properly there.
  

Use Registry Editor (Advanced, proceed with caution):

• Press Win + R, type "regedit," and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
  
• Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GameDVR
  
• Look for a key called AppCaptureEnabled. If it's not present or set to 0, it might be causing the issue. Set it to 1.
  

 

Xbox game bar not enabling

Hello, Jonathan Lara2



Welcome to the Microsoft Community



Thanks for your feedback. I read the information you provided. You mentioned that the Xbox Bar automatically closes whenever you move out of the settings area



I understand your problem, you can try the following methods, maybe it will help your current problem.



1. Make sure the Xbox Game Bar is enabled in System Settings.



Enable Xbox Game Bar

Press Win + I to open Settings.

Select "Games".

Select "Xbox Game Bar" in the left menu.

Make sure the "Use Xbox Game Bar for game recording, screenshots, and broadcasting" option is turned on.



2. Sometimes registry settings may prevent the Game Bar from staying enabled, you can modify the registry to turn it on



Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box.

Type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.

Navigate to the following path:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GameDVR



Make sure the following values ​​are set to 1:

AppCaptureEnabled

GameDVR_Enabled

If these values ​​do not exist, you can right-click in the right window, select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value, name it as above, and set the value to 1.



3. Please check the background app settings to allow the Xbox Game Bar to run in the background. Here are the steps



Press Win + I to open Settings.

Select Privacy.

Select Background Apps in the left menu.

Make sure Let apps run in the background is turned on.

Find Xbox Game Bar in the list of apps and make sure its switch is turned on.



I hope this information is helpful. If you have any questions, please let me know and I will be happy to help you further.



Best regards

Brian - Microsoft Community Support Specialist