Windows 10: Xbox app and Game Bar confusion

Discus and support Xbox app and Game Bar confusion in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Before, when I played some MS Store game with friends who happened to be on Xbox, I used the Win10 Xbox (beta) app to voice chat with them, which... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/EeK09, May 21, 2020.

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    Xbox app and Game Bar confusion


    Before, when I played some MS Store game with friends who happened to be on Xbox, I used the Win10 Xbox (beta) app to voice chat with them, which worked rather poorly (terrible audio quality, constant crashes, etc.) - but at least it worked.

    Now, I'm not sure if something changed in the past few months - I'm still on 1909, with all apps updated, just haven't played MS Store games in a while -, but I can't even create or join parties using the Xbox app.

    I can chat over text, and "invite to voice", but that never seems to work. The only way I can communicate with my Xbox Live friends, now, is to use the dreadful Game Bar (which also has terrible audio quality and crashes constantly).

    Is the Game Bar now required for Xbox Live communication? Is the "Social" tab in the Xbox app useless?

    P.S.: My friends are also complaining of background noise (hissing) and echo (as if my mic is capturing their own voice), but this only happens with the Game Bar app. Discord is absolutely fine, and I use the exact same controller and headset. Also, even if the volume is super low (to the point where I can barely hear anything), they still hear noises and echo, so it's definitely not my mic.

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    /u/EeK09, May 21, 2020
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  2. Xbox Game Bar Not Launching

    Hi,

    Xbox is one of Windows 10’s default apps. This app integrates the Xbox with Windows, and it includes a handy Game bar that you can take snapshots and record video with. If the Game bar is not opening, we suggest that you follow the steps provided on this
    link on how to fix problems with Game bar on Windows 10.

    We hope that this information was helpful. Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Acelyn Alc, May 21, 2020
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  3. Cannot open Xbox App game bar

    Hi Jamie,

    Issues with saving your video clips or using the Game bar on Windows 10 are possibly caused by an outdated Xbox app or a corrupted folder on Windows Explorer. To resolve your concern, we suggest that you move your saved video clips to another folder within
    the PC. The next saved videos will automatically go to the new folder.

    If the issue persists, reset Windows Store to clear the store cache. Then, uninstall and reinstall the Xbox App to manually update it by following the steps below:

    To reset Windows Store:

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

    To update the Xbox App:

    • 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 Xbox App.  

    You can also sign in to another use to isolate if there is an issue with your profile.

    If you need further assistance, don't hesitate to reply to this post anytime.
     
    Loraine Mon, May 21, 2020
    #3
  4. Xbox app and Game Bar confusion

    Xbox Game Bar Capture Doesn't Record Mic Audio

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    I understand that you are facing issues while recording microphone audio using game bar while playing games.



    I would suggest you to try troubleshooting Game Bar and see if that helps. Refer the article

    Troubleshoot Xbox Game Bar on Windows 10




    In addition, you can also check if the Microphone for game bar is enabled under privacy settings.



    1. Go to Settings (press Windows +
      I key together) > Privacy.
    2. On the left hand pane scroll down and look for
      Microphone
      .
    3. Toggle Allow apps to access Microphone
      to ON.
    4. Under Choose which Microsoft Store app can access your Microphone toggle Xbox game bar to
      ON.
    5. Restart the game bar.


    If the issue persists, please get back to us with details of the troubleshooting steps to assist you further.



    Regards,

    Prakhar Khare

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Prakhar_Khare, May 21, 2020
    #4
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