Windows 10: Can't Be Heard in Game Bar Party Unless it's Open.

For about 3 days nobody in a party can hear me UNLESS I hit WindowsKey+G and speak while Xbox game bar is on my screen, if it's in the background nobody can hear me.I've tried changing audio input/output to every option, checking for updates for game bar itself, PC updateson Windows 11, pretty sure everything I can possibly update on my PC is at this point.

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want to open game bar, but win+G repeatedly asks if "want to open game bar?"

Hi Sabinscabin,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community forum.



I suggest you to try the troubleshooting steps listed in fix problems with Game bar
on Windows 10 and check if it works.



Hope it helps.

 

Good LAN party games?

Most of my suggestions have already been listed.

However, I found Swat4 to actually be a pretty fun LAN game, especially at smaller LAN parties.

 

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