Windows 10: Xbox Game Bar not appearing in the Apps section of settings, yet still mostly working

So I was trying to reset my game bar, but its not in the apps section of settings. Game bar is still enabled and I can open it just fine with Windows + G, however it cannot record anything and simply says "there was a problem with background recording, try again in a little while." I've checked the Microsoft store and it says I have game bar installed, yet its still not in the apps section. I've also tried restarting my PC and it still doesn't work. I discovered this while trying to fix the recording issue and various tutorials said to reset it in apps. Is there any fix to it not appearing, or

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Microphone not working with Xbox game bar

My son is trying to record his playing on roblox using Xbox game bar. He is using a laptop on windows 10.

It was working fine a few days ago. Now he is having problems with the microphone. When he brings up the xbox game bar, (windows G), the menu says that the microphone is not working because of privacy settings.

When I go to the privacy settings for microphone, I gave permission to use the microphone for all the listed apps. But xbox game bar is not one of the listed apps. I also tried "reset" on the xbox game bar which did not help.

How can I give permission to the xbox game bar to access the microphone?

Microphone itself is working. I can use it on Cortana.

Thanks

HW

 

Xbox game bar Capture not working

My name is . I'm an Independent Advisor and I'll be glad to help you today.

Try the following steps:

1. Repair Xbox Game Bar

Go to Settings and selecting "Apps and Features". Find "Xbox Game Bar" in the Apps & features list and select it. The "Advanced options" button should appear - click it. You will see the "Repair" button. If it doesn't work, Kindly click the Reset.

2. Uninstall Xbox Game Bar

Press Windows key + X

Select PowerShell(Admin)

Copy and paste the command below then press Enter

get-appxpackage *Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay* | remove-appxpackage

Proceed to reinstall Xbox Game Bar

Go to Microsoft Store then Download again Xbox Game Bar

or copy and paste the command below then press Enter

Get-AppXPackage *Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay* -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

Restart your computer

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If the issue persists, please consider performing a System Restore at an earlier date where everything is still working.

Press Windows key+R to open Run then type: rstrui.exe

Press Enter. This will open System Restore

Click the Next button.

Select the restore point at an earlier date where everything is still working.

Click Next then Finish

 

Xbox Game Bar mic not working in parties.

Hi，

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

It sounds like you're experiencing a specific issue with Xbox Game Bar on Windows, where your microphone only functions properly when the Game Bar is actively open on your screen. This can be frustrating, especially since it seems you've already tried a number of potential solutions. Let's go through a few additional troubleshooting steps that might help resolve the issue:

1. Check Privacy Settings for Microphone:
   
   • Go to Settings > Privacy > Microphone.
     
   • Ensure that the option "Allow apps to access your microphone" is turned on.
     
   • Scroll down to make sure the Xbox Game Bar is also allowed to access the microphone.
     
2. Run the Audio Troubleshooter:
   
   • Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot.
     
   • Select "Playing Audio" and then "Run the troubleshooter". Follow the on-screen instructions.
     
3. Update Audio Drivers:
   
   • Right-click on the Start menu and select Device Manager.
     
   • Expand the “Audio inputs and outputs” section.
     
   • Right-click your microphone and select “Update driver”.
     
   • You can also check the manufacturer's website for the latest driver updates.
     
4. Check Xbox Game Bar Settings:
   
   • Open Xbox Game Bar and go to its settings.
     
   • Look for any microphone-related settings and adjust them if necessary.
     
5. Disable Exclusive Mode in Microphone Properties:
   
   • Right-click on the sound icon in your system tray and select Sounds.
     
   • Go to the Recording tab, right-click your microphone, and select Properties.
     
   • Under the Advanced tab, uncheck “Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device”.
     
6. Reinstall Xbox Game Bar using a Different Method:
   
   • Instead of using PowerShell, try uninstalling and reinstalling Xbox Game Bar through the Microsoft Store or system settings.
     
7. Check for Windows Updates:
   
   • Sometimes, such issues are resolved in the latest Windows updates.
     
   • Go to Settings > Update & Security and check for updates.
     
8. Create a New User Account:
   
   • Sometimes, user account issues can cause such problems. Try creating a new user account on your PC and see if the issue persists there.
     

Thank you for your patience and understanding! If you have any questions, feel free to leave us a message.

Sincerely

Manson | Microsoft Support Specialist