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Gamebar is causing lag so that I can't log into servers due to network overhead

Anonymous
2025-05-08T21:29:02+00:00

New machine. Windows 11. Installed modded Minecraft and it expected me to install Microsoft Gamebar. Yeah whatever.

Go into Conan where I play with friends in the states. I'm in Aus so I have to use particular servers or I can't connect - and clearly they want the servers that work best for them

Often I have to shut down everything to be able to connect as I'm teetering on the edge of the ping that is needed.

Gamebar installed... looks to be adding an overhead just beyond what I need.

How do I stop it running at startup? Its buried in 'system' applications. I know what to kill and various ways to kill it. But I want it to only run when I run Microsoft games and not all the time.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-05-19T14:17:09+00:00

    Hi J Lions

    That sounds like a solid plan! If you're looking to completely remove Xbox Game Bar and other Xbox-related components, here are a few methods that might help:

    Uninstall via PowerShell (Run as Administrator):

    Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay* | Remove-AppxPackage

    Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay* | Remove-AppxPackage

    Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI* | Remove-AppxPackage

    Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.XboxApp* | Remove-AppxPackage

    Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.GamingServices* | Remove-AppxPackage

    Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider* | Remove-AppxPackage

    Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay* | Remove-AppxPackage

    Disable Xbox Game Bar via Settings:

    Open Settings (Win + I).

    Go to Gaming > Xbox Game Bar.

    Toggle off the option to open Game Bar using a controller.

    Navigate to Apps > Installed Apps, search for Xbox Game Bar, and terminate its background processes.

    Check Registry Settings:

    Open Registry Editor (Win + R, type regedit).

    Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GameDVR.

    Set AppCaptureEnabled to 0.

    Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\System\GameConfigStore.

    Set GameDVR_Enabled to 0.

    As for modded Minecraft, removing Xbox Game Bar shouldn't affect it, since Minecraft Java Edition doesn't rely on Xbox services. However, if you're using Minecraft Bedrock Edition, some Xbox-related dependencies might be required for multiplayer features.

    Please let me know if this helps.

    Best Regards,

    Lonex P.

    Microsoft Moderator

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-05-16T23:45:07+00:00

    ok... actions taken above do not work as gamebar and other Xbox related things start when i get into the server selection screen in Conan.

    I guess I'm going to try nuking all the Xbox stuff completely and confirm whether I can still run modded minecraft

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-05-14T21:39:19+00:00

    Thank you for your response

    Section: Disable Xbox Game Bar in Settings
    Settings -> Gaming -> Game Bar (not 'Xbox Game Bar') does not have 'Open Xbox Game Bar using this button on a controller'

    It only has 'Allow your controller to open Game Bar'.

    I don't have a controller. I have a headset, keyboard and mouse.

    Section: Prevent Xbox Game Bar from Running in the Background

    Settings -> Apps -> Installed apps filtered on all drives only has the open 'Xbox' and not 'Xbox Game Bar'

    Going to Xbox instead and going to Background app permissions and setting that to 'Never'

    Runs at log-in for xbox is already off.

    Section: Disable Xbox Game Bar Using PowerShell

    completed action - still testing for impacts

    Section: Perform Repair in-place upgrade

    Not prepared to do this at this stage.

    Will edit when I do further testing as to success

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-05-14T16:35:04+00:00

    Hi J Lions

    We have noticed that you have not replied to our last response. We would like to know if the issue you have raised to us is still on-going. If yes, please reply to the thread so we can continue troubleshooting your concern. 

    Thank you. 

    Best Regards,

    Lonex P.

    Microsoft Moderator

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  5. Anonymous
    2025-05-09T14:20:12+00:00

    Hi J Lions

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    I understand the frustration you're experiencing with Gamebar causing lag on your new Windows 11 machine. To prevent Gamebar from running at startup, you can follow these steps:

    Disable Xbox Game Bar in Settings

    Open Settings (Win + I).

    Go to Gaming → Xbox Game Bar.

    Toggle off the option "Open Xbox Game Bar using this button on a controller".

    Prevent Xbox Game Bar from Running in the Background

    Open Settings → Apps → Installed apps.

    Search for Xbox Game Bar.

    Click the three dots → Advanced options.

    Scroll down to Background apps permissions and set it to Never.

    Click Terminate to stop it immediately.

    Disable Xbox Game Bar Using PowerShell

    If you want to completely remove it:

    Open PowerShell as Administrator (Win + X → Windows Terminal (Admin)).

    Run the following command:

    Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay* | Remove-AppxPackage

    Restart your PC.

    Perform Repair in-place upgrade: This will reinstall your Operating System and will keep your files and apps. This will take some time depending on the computer performance and internet speed. You can follow the steps from this link:How to perform repair upgrade in Windows 11 - Microsoft Community

    Please let me know if this helps.

    Best Regards,

    Lonex P.

    Microsoft Moderator

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