Windows 10: Xbox Game Bar - Keeps resetting widget layout and sizing when application runs

TurboTacho · Mar 28, 2021

Hi all,

Recently I've been getting a lot of issues with the recent version of Xbox Game Bar for Windows 10, where the overlay keeps resetting its position and scaling whenever I transition from the main display to an application.

As the gaming application transits to a generic login at 1024x768 resolution, and then to 1920x1080 same as the monitor, the overlay would get jumbled up again. Compared to the previous versions, the layout would stay correct as per my customization when it transits between resolutions instead of getting jumbled up whenever there's a temporary change in resolution.

I have attempted to Terminate and restart the Game Bar, performed repair using Windows Settings, as well as reinstalling the application. Unfortunately, no success has been observed to revert back to the arrangement where my widgets would stay in their original position.

I've also sourced through various support and technical forums for solutions but there aren't any answers offered. I would enormously appreciate if there's an advice or workaround, or even better, a fix to rectify this persistent problem.

Should you have any little to no value of advice to provide, I kindly apologise but to reject your input if appropriate.

Thank you

App Version:

Xbox Game Bar Version: 5.621.3231.0

Broadcast Plugin Version: 1.54.4001.0

KGL Version Loaded: 2029

KGL Service Version : 2029

KGL Last Check: 2021-03-28T07:39:49

OneSettings Last Check: 2021-03-28T07:39:49

KGL Location Encrypted: No

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Brink · Mar 28, 2021

Xbox Game Bar Update for Windows 10 - Introducing the Resources Widget

As PC gamers, we know that customization and control of your games and your machine is core to the gaming experience. It’s why we’ve continued to evolve Xbox Game Bar and we’re sharing some new tools that help you manage resources and performance without ever leaving your game! Just press Win+G to bring up the Game Bar and check it out.

Performance Management at Your Fingertips

You probably use your PC for more than just games, but when it’s time to play, you want to be sure your games have all the resources they need to perform. Windows has a great ecosystem of tools to monitor performance and resources, but that often means using Alt+Tab to leave your game in the heat of battle. The Resources widget lets you see which apps are using up system resources, and it also lets you shut them down without leaving your game. The default view makes it quick and easy to identify top offenders, or switch to the advanced view for more details.

Based on gamer feedback, we’ve also updated the Performance widget: It can now accurately monitor GPU Utilization and GPU Memory (VRAM) usage, and you can customize which metrics you track through the widget’s settings.

Find Out if You’re Ready for What’s Next with Xbox Game Bar

Gamers often choose PC because it’s a powerful platform with cutting-edge features. DirectX 12 Ultimate is the new gold standard for the next generation of gaming graphics, delivering immersive gaming experiences and unparalleled performance with features like DirectX Raytracing, Variable Rate Shading, Mesh Shaders and Sampler Feedback. Ready for the future of PC gaming? Check whether your rig is DirectX 12 Ultimate ready with Xbox Game Bar: open Settings and navigate to “Gaming features.”

Stay Connected to your Audience with the New Gamecaster App and Widget

Never miss a new follower or chat message from your audience again with Gamecaster’s in-game overlay. Powered by Xbox Game Bar, the overlay allows you to pin transparent widgets inside your game to keep track of events and stream chat while live streaming – perfect for streamers with a single-monitor setup. Download it from the Widget Store or the Microsoft Store today.

Maximize Cooling and Performance with the New ASUS Armoury Crate Widget

ASUS is bringing an update to their Armoury Crate software with an all-new widget for Xbox Game Bar. Players will be able to easily switch HyperFan modes from the widget to make sure their fans are functioning efficiently across 5 different modes, or open the app directly from Xbox Game Bar. To access the widget, players must have the Armoury Crate application installed. Check out the Widget Store for the Armoury Crate widget, coming soon.

Xbox Game Bar Updates Available Starting Today

Thanks to the community for sharing feedback with us – these contributions help us build a better Xbox Game Bar experience. The Resources widget and other Xbox Game Bar updates are available starting today. You can check out the new widgets and features from ASUS and Gamecaster in the widget store, right inside the Xbox Game Bar widget menu. We’ll be back soon with more Xbox Game Bar updates, so stay tuned!
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Source: Spotify, Chat, and more coming to Game Bar on Windows 10 - Xbox Wire

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Aditya_Roy · Mar 28, 2021

I can't customize my Xbox Game Bar like I used to do.

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

We understand the concern as you are unable to see the Widget Menu with time clock and neither you can drag or move the widgets. In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to
the questions below:

What is the Version and Build of Windows 10 installed? (Type winver
in Windows search/Run command)

What is the Xbox version installed on the PC? (Windows + I > Click on Apps > Apps & feature > scroll and look for Xbox Game bar > Advanced option)

Let us try a few steps and check.

Step 1: Reset App

Press Windows + I key to open Windows
Settings.

Click on Apps and select
Apps & feature from the left pane.

Scroll and look for the Xbox Game bar app.

Select the app and click on Advancedoption.

Click on Reset and once you see a tick mark, then relaunch and check.

Step 2: Reinstall the App.

We would suggest you to open Microsoft Store and click on the Search Bar, then type Xbox Game Bar and install it. Also you may want to download it from

Online Microsoft Store

Let us know the results. We will certainly assist you further.

Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator

Brink · Mar 28, 2021

Introducing the New Xbox Game Bar for Windows 10 May 2019 Update v1903

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At Xbox, we put gamers at the center of our vision – enabling them to play the games they want, with the people they want, and on the devices they want. As part of our efforts and commitment to improve the gaming experience on Windows 10, we want to bring PC players highly requested features based on their feedback. The first step in that is understanding how gamers engage on Windows and making the features and experiences they want easier to access, including social, music, performance and more. Today, we are excited to release a host of new features for PC gamers to the new Xbox Game Bar on machines running the Windows 10 May 2019 Update.

Xbox Game Bar is the customizable gaming overlay built into Windows 10. Xbox Game Bar works with nearly all PC games, giving you instant access to widgets for screen capture and sharing, controlling your music, finding new teammates with Looking for Group (LFG), and chatting with Xbox friends across Xbox console, mobile, and PC—all without leaving your game. You can access these new features by pressing the Windows key and the “G” key at the same time – “Win+G” – to bring up the Xbox Game Bar when playing nearly all PC games or choose your own custom keyboard shortcut.

Here’s a detailed rundown of all the features in Xbox Game Bar:

Spotify

Like many of you, we believe music is a very important part of the gaming experience. Now you can easily control music and podcasts on Spotify from the Spotify widget in the Xbox Game Bar, including favoriting, shuffling and selecting playlists recommended for you by Spotify. You’ll need the Spotify app for Windows installed to take advantage of this new feature, so be sure to get it from the Microsoft Store or Spotify.com.

You can get started in three simple steps:

Press Win+G to bring up Xbox Game Bar

Click on Spotify in the widgets menu

Sign-in to your Spotify account

Want to tweak the volume of that song you just started listening to? Pull up the audio widget in Xbox Game Bar to change volume settings across apps quickly and easily without having to alt-tab out of your game.

Friends, Chat, Mixer, and Looking for Group (LFG)

The social features in Xbox Game Bar allow you to have conversations with friends who play on PC, Xbox One, and mobile, as well as watch their Mixer streams and send them your creations instantly. Players can use the Looking for Group (LFG) feature on Xbox Game Bar to find new teammates or a raid party with a common play style, all without using a third-party site. Gamers can chat with their friends, using voice or text, in Xbox Game Bar across Xbox One, mobile apps, and PC. Conversations are synced on all Xbox apps, so keep chatting after the game to share memes and coordinate your next session.

Press Win+G at any time to bring up Xbox Game Bar, send a quick message, and get back into the action without taking your eyes off the game.

Broadcast & Capture

Back in December, we promised to make it simple to capture your epic gaming moments Currently, you can easily capture and view your gameplay screenshots, then share directly to Twitter without leaving your game.

With today’s update, you can take this a step further by turning your captured screenshots into memes. During your game, hit Win+G to call up Xbox Game Bar, open the Broadcast & Capture widget in the widgets menu, and take a screenshot. Use the Captures widget to add overlay text to your screenshot and make a meme, which you can share with your friends via a message or with the world via Twitter.

Customizable UI

We recognize that customization is central to a rich gaming experience on PC. You can customize Xbox Game Bar to make the overlay your own. You can choose which widgets to show/hide, where you want them located, and pin specific widgets to be always visible. Build your own favorite Xbox Game Bar layout based on the way you prefer to play to enhance your gaming experience.

Here at Xbox, we are a passionate team of gamers who are inspired to continue improving the gaming experience on Windows 10. We’re in the early stages of our journey and the updated Xbox Game Bar experience is just the beginning. As always, your feedback is important to us and our partners as we continue to evolve Xbox Game Bar. So please share your ideas at the Xbox Idea Hub.

And last, but not the least, a huge thank you to all our Insiders for helping us improve the Windows 10 gaming experience!

P.S.: There are a small set of games that Xbox Game Bar may not work over (e.g. games built using the Vulkan API). For these games, you may need to run the game in windowed mode in order for Xbox Game Bar to display.
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Source: Introducing the New Xbox Game Bar - Xbox Wire

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Windows 10: Xbox Game Bar - Keeps resetting widget layout and sizing when application runs

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