How to Enable and Use Game Bar on Windows 11

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Because XBOX and Windows are owned by the same company, Microsoft, some XBOX features have been incorporated into Windows. One such feature is the XBOX Game Bar. Game Bar allows you to take a screenshot, manage computer audio, or record your screen in an instant using a keyboard shortcut.

Although the Game Bar is enabled by default on most systems, there are cases where you need to enable it manually. Especially if you have reset Windows or upgraded it to a newer version, Game Bar will be disabled. Whether you are new to game mode or just want to know its features, this article provides a step-by-step process for enabling game mode and explains a detailed guide on how to use it.

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By default, XBOX Game Bar overlay automatically pops up, and the game bar will run in the background when you press Windows + G. However, if you have a disabled XBOX game bar, this shortcut key may not work.

Press Windows + I key to open Settings.
Go to Gaming > XBOX Game Bar.
Enable Open Xbox Game Bar using this button on a controller.
Press Windows + G to open Xbox Game Bar Overlay.

If the above step does not work, it could be that the Game Bar is disabled from the application package. In that case, you will need to enter a command to enable Xbox Game Bar.

Press the Windows + R key to open Run.
Type powershell and press Ctrl + shift + Enter to open Command as Administrator.
Type the following command and press Enter after each command.
- Get-AppxPackage -allusers *Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay* | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}
- Get-AppxPackage -allusers *Xbox* | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}
Restart your PC and check if the Xbox game bar overlay opens when you press Windows + G.

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