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Cant record with Xbox game bar on Windows 11

Anonymous
2024-06-25T04:09:54+00:00

Hello all, I used to be be able to record the last 30 seconds or whatever by using Xbox game bar with Win + X, but now suddenly the button is greyed out and I cant do anything about it.

I have the registry entries enabled: GameDVR_Enabled AppCaptureEnabled

I'm not sure what else to do, any info would be appreciated, thanks

Thanks again

Andy

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming

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  1. Solamillo Charity 20,260 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-06-26T17:13:43+00:00

    Thank you for the update. Let's check Windows Privacy Settings next. Please go to Settings > Privacy > Microphone.

    Make sure the toggle for "Allow apps to access your microphone" is turned on.

    Scroll down and ensure that Xbox Game Bar has permission to access your microphone.

    If issues still persist on above steps, I would suggest doing an SFC Scan next.

    In the menu, select Command Prompt (Admin). NOTE: System File Checker can be run from Windows PowerShell (Admin). On the User Account Control (UAC) prompt, click Yes. In the command prompt window, type SFC /scannow and press Enter.

    Please do let me know if issues still persist after the steps above.

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  2. Solamillo Charity 20,260 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-06-27T17:11:43+00:00

    Thank you for the update. It could also be due to conflicting software. third-party game recording software, overlays, or optimization tools that might be running in the background that can hinder the recording in your game bar.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-06-27T07:15:57+00:00

    Hello,

    The microphone was enabled in game bar and after a scan it returned:

    Verification 100% complete.

    Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.

    Any other steps to take? I appreciate your assistance.

    Thanks Again,

    Andy

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-06-26T06:15:40+00:00

    Hello Charity, Thank you for responding.

    Game bar did need to update but didn't fix my problem.

    I repaired and reset but still no recording, and those registry entries are set to 1.

    Is there anything else I can try? I really like using it.

    Thanks again,

    Andy

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  5. Solamillo Charity 20,260 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-06-25T05:47:55+00:00

    Hello there! I am Charity, I'm an Independent Advisor. I'm glad to help you today!

    Thank you for the information. Please check if you have the latest version of the Xbox Game Bar. Please go to the Microsoft Store app, go to the Library, and update the Xbox Game Bar from there. After updating, please restart your PC and try again.

    If issues still persist, please try repairing and resetting the Xbox Game Bar. Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features. Find Xbox Game Bar in the list, select Advanced options, and then click on Repair and Reset.

    Also, since you have mentioned that you have the GameDVR_Enabled and AppCaptureEnabled, please check if they are set to 1.

    Please do let me know if need more assistance.

    Kind Regards,

    Charity

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