Windows 10: How to stop Microsoft Game Bar from taking screenshots?

Microsoft Game Bar takes screenshots while I'm using Steam. I'm using a Series X controller's screenshot button.I did not have this issue on Windows 10.

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Record and Take Screenshots with Game Bar in Windows 10


Crazzzzzyyyy quick question but can this be used for things other then apps and games. Such as a way to record a program or a browser for helping make tutorials. The way I understand "Snipping Tool" can take screen shots as well as custom cutouts of the screen your on. And the "Steps Recorder" records the steps taken and can also apply notes to the steps. But can the Game Bar record things like a tutorial steps. Like by recording your screen as a video rather then just steps. Like I said above Crazy Question.

 

Gamebar won't stop taking screenshots

Thank you very much for reaching out! As an Independent Advisor and fellow Microsoft user, I'm more than happy to assist you.

You can try the following steps to disable the Xbox Game Bar or its specific features:

Disable Xbox Game Bar Using Settings

1. Open Settings: Press Windows + I to open the Settings app.
   
2. Navigate to Gaming: Click on Gaming in the left pane.
   
3. Disable Xbox Game Bar: Click on Xbox Game Bar in the right pane and toggle off the switch for Open Xbox Game Bar using this button on a controller.
   

Disable Xbox Game Bar Using PowerShell

If the above method doesn't work or you want to disable the feature for all users, you can use PowerShell:

1. Open PowerShell as Administrator: Right-click on the Start button and choose Windows PowerShell (Admin).
   
2. Run the Command: Execute the following command to uninstall the Xbox Game Bar feature:
   
   
3. Restart Your Computer: After running the command, restart your computer.
   

Disable via Registry Editor

1. Open Registry Editor: Press Windows + R, type regedit, and press Enter.
   
2. Navigate to GameDVR: Go to Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GameDVR.
   
3. Modify AppCaptureEnabled: Change the AppCaptureEnabled (DWORD-32-bit) value from 1 to 0.
   

Additional Steps

• Check for Updates: Ensure your Windows and all drivers are up to date.
  
• Reset Xbox Game Bar: Go to Settings > Apps > Installed apps, find Xbox Game Bar, click on it, and select Advanced options. Then, click Repair and Reset.
  

Please feel free to reach out if you require any additional assistance. I'm here to help!

 

Game Bar screenshots now capture the bar at the top of my games.

Hi Kyle,

Let's try to troubleshoot this concern so that we can find a way to eliminate the bar at the top of your games when taking a screenshot using the Game Bar on Windows 10. I recommend that you try the following solutions below:

Solution 1: Re-enable Game DVR.

1. Press the Windows key, and then select the gear icon to access Settings.
2. Go to Gaming.
3. Turn off Game Bar.
4. Restart your computer
5. Go back to Settings > Gaming.
6. Turn on Game Bar.

Solution 2: Check for any Windows 10 Update on your computer by going to
Settings > Update and Security > Windows Update > Check for updates.

Solution 3: Delete Temporary Files

1. Open Settings and go to System.
2. Go to Storage and choose This PC.
3. Scroll down and find Temporary files.
4. Click on it and then click on Delete temporary files. (Note: This process may take a while to complete - it all depends on how many you have. Wait until it's complete and then reboot your PC and try again.)

Solution 4: Perform a Clean boot on your computer to eliminate software conflicts. You may refer to this
link for the steps.

Let us know how it goes after performing the aforementioned solutions. We'd be glad to further assist you.