Windows 10: Game Bar Error 2147942487

When I use the windows 10 game bar and try to record, about 1-3 minutes into the recording I get an error message that says "Error 2147942487 Game Bar not working" The recording stops and everything that I recorded does not save. Why is this happening?

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Game Bar update

Hi MatyasSvoboda,

Incorrect configuration setting is one of the possible reasons why you're there's a little window when recording your games. To resolve this concern, I recommend that you turn off your Game bar and restart your computer before turning it on again. To do
this, you may follow the steps below:

How to disable Game bar:

• Right-click the Start button.
• Click Settings.
• Click Gaming.
• Click Game bar.
• Click the switch below Record game
  clips. Screenshots, and broadcast using Game bar so that it turns
  Off.

Kindly update us with the results.

 

Black Bars in Game

Hi Ahmed,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. We understand the inconvenience caused and appreciate the steps taken to solve the issue.

I suggest you to install the game in compatibility mode by following the steps provided below and check if it helps.

• Download the setup files for the game and save it on your local disk.
• Right click on the setup file of the game and select
  “Properties”.
• Select “Compatibility” Tab.
• Place a check mark next to“Run this program in Compatibility mode” and select operating system from the drop down list.
• Let the game install and then check thefunctionality.

Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.

 

Game Bar Error

Hi,

There are several reasons why you are getting an error when launching the Game bar on your Windows 10 PC. The error message that you provided, which is
"can't save your recording.make sure your captures folder allows files to be saved", is possibly shown because the folder where you save your videos is missing or corrupted. To resolve your concern, here are methods that you can perform on
your computer:

Method 1. Run the troubleshooter for Windows Apps on your computer by clicking the run troubleshooter button on this link.

Method 2. Reset Windows Store to clear store cache.

• Press Windows key + X on your keyboard.   
• Click on Command prompt (Admin).   
• Type wsreset.exe, and then hit Enter.   

Method 3. Uninstall and reinstall Xbox app to update it.

• Click Start, and then type Windows PowerShell on the search box.  
• Right-click, and then select Run as administrator.  
• Type the following command to uninstall Xbox app: Get-AppxPackage *xboxapp* | Remove-AppxPackage  
• Hit Enter.  
• Launch Windows Store and download the Xbox App here.  

Method 4. Disable the Game bar on Task Manager to completely restart the process.

• Press the Windows key on your keyboard, and then type
  Task Manager in the search box.
• Hit Enter.
• Under the Processes tab, look for Game bar, and then click on it.
• Click the End task button.
• Press Windows + G again to launch the Game bar.

Keep us updated with the results after performing the suggested methods above.