Windows 10 supported versions

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Some changes were needed in Windows to enable remote visuals for Game Bar's widget support. The following versions of Windows 10 are supported in whole or part:

Versions Support
1903 (19H1) requires Windows update
1909 (19H2) requires Windows update
2004 (20H1) supported

Although you can add Game Bar widget support to a UWP that targets and deploys on earlier versions of Windows, Game Bar will only detect and load your widget on supported OS versions.

Determine your Windows version

To determine which version of Windows you are using:

  • Open the start menu, type "run", start the "Run" app. Optionally: use "Win+R" to start the "Run" app directly.
  • In the editable field type "winver". Use the "Enter" key or press "OK" to start WinVer.
  • In the WinVer app the version is listed at the top, you can ignore the OS build.

Upgrading to a supported version

Windows version 2004 is supported by default, however (at the time of this writing) it is not generally available. If you wish to test with this version you join the Windows Insider Program.

If you would like to use Windows version 1903 or 1909 you will need to ensure the correct Windows Update is applied. Windows KB4535996 is required.

Application Target

Your UWP application will need to set the target version to 17763 (1709) or later. For more information, see Choose a UWP version.