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Windows 11 HDR shortcut not working

Anonymous
2023-08-04T11:47:58+00:00

Hi all,

I just did a clean format of my computer and re-installed Win 11. While most everything is in it's right place, the HDR shortcut Win + Alt + B does not toggle HDR mode on/off.

I've read that that some people have opened up Xbox Game Bar and the shortcut began to work but that did nothing for me. Does anyone know what I can do to get this shortcut to work again? It's rather handy and saves a few clicks a few times a day so I'd appreciate some direction.

Thanks.

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-08-04T21:56:12+00:00

    Ya know what.

    It looks like I just had to update Gamebar through the Microsoft store. The toggle works now.

    Thanks!

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  2. John Jefferson Doyon 67,755 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-08-04T12:56:32+00:00

    Hi Matt,

    I am John J.D., a fellow Microsoft user like you.

    Have you tried pressing Windows + G key to open the Game Bar?

    From there, you can set up the hotkey and select the monitors where the toggle should apply. To do this:

    > Press Windows + G key to open Game Bar.

    > Click Settings (Gear icon)

    > Select "Game features"

    > Under HDR, toggle on "Use HDR (Win + Alt + B)"

    > Screen will refresh to HDR on and that will turn on the Hotkey.

    If the shortcut still doesn't work, you might want to consider reinstalling the Xbox Game Bar.

    Please let me know if you have any further questions or concerns. Let's work together to resolve the issue.

    Best regards,

    John J.D.

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  3. John Jefferson Doyon 67,755 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-08-04T22:15:40+00:00

    You're welcome, Matt!

    It's great that the HDR shortcut is working again. Happy gaming!

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-08-04T21:53:07+00:00

    Hey John,

    Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately I can't complete step 3 as "Game Features" isn't listed in the settings menu. Here's a screenshot of what I see.

    Any advice on what to do from here?

    Thank you!

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