Windows 10: PC game won’t open, only opens in the task bar

Discus and support PC game won’t open, only opens in the task bar in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I’ve tried to uninstall and run a file diagnosis. Everything works just fine and runs, however it only runs in my task bar and I can’t open it to full... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by ZackBMX32, Jan 24, 2023.

  1. ZackBMX32 Win User

    PC game won’t open, only opens in the task bar


    I’ve tried to uninstall and run a file diagnosis. Everything works just fine and runs, however it only runs in my task bar and I can’t open it to full screen. “Halo Infinite”

    :)
     
    ZackBMX32, Jan 24, 2023
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  2. Junaid_A Win User

    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.
     
    Junaid_A, Jan 24, 2023
    #2
  3. Pressing the letter G open Game bar

    Hi,

    As per the information, it seems that you might have pressed on Windows key + G to open Game bar. I suggest that you use the follow the steps below and check if it helps



    To Turn Off Game Bar in Xbox app

    1. Open the Xbox app.

    2. Click/tap on the Settings icon on the left, click/tap on
    Game DVR at the top, and turn off the
    Record game clips and screenshots using Game DVR setting at the top.

    Hope this helps

    Regards
     
    Vanessa Sohtun, Jan 24, 2023
    #3
  4. John DeV Win User

    PC game won’t open, only opens in the task bar

    Can't Open XBox Game Bar on PC

    Hello KevinHigginsAus,

    I'm John an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user like you. I'll be happy to assist you today. I understand you have a problem with Xbox Game Bar. Did you made any changes recently? When was the last time it was working Properly? What is your current Windows
    version and edition? Press Start then search Settings, select System then About.

    Please try this if it helps.

    **Run the troubleshooter:

    Select the Start button, and then select Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot, and then from the list select Windows Store apps > Run the troubleshooter.

    **Reset the Microsoft Store cache

    Press the Windows Logo Key + R to open the Run dialog box, type wsreset.exe, and then select OK.

    Note:

    A blank Command Prompt window will open, and after about ten seconds the window will close and Microsoft Store will open automatically.

    Restart your PC then check again Xbox Game Bar

    **Update Xbox Game Bar app.

    Open Microsoft Store > Click 3 dots on the upper right

    Select Download and updates

    Click Get Updates or Find Xbox Game bar on the list then click the down arrow to initiate the update.

    Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns.

    Sincerely



    Independent Advisor
     
    John DeV, Jan 24, 2023
    #4
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