Xbox Game Bar is a built-in feature in Windows 10 that allows gamers to capture screenshots, record gameplay, and stream their gaming sessions. However, it can also cause problems for some users, such as slowing down their system or interfering with other applications. If you're one of those users and want to turn off Xbox Game Bar, here's how to do it.
Step 1: Open the Xbox Console Companion App
First, you need to open the Xbox Console Companion app. You can do this by clicking on the Start menu and searching for "Xbox Console Companion." Once you find it, click on the app to open it.
Step 2: Go to Settings
Once you have the Xbox Console Companion app open, click on the gear icon in the bottom-left corner to access the Settings menu.
Step 3: Turn Off Game Bar
In the Settings menu, scroll down to the "Game DVR" section and toggle off the "Record game clips and screenshots using Game DVR" option. This will turn off the Xbox Game Bar feature on your Windows 10 PC.
Step 4: Disable Game Bar Services
If you want to completely disable Xbox Game Bar services, you can do so by following these steps:
- Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type in "services.msc" and hit Enter.
- Scroll down to find the "Xbox Live Game Save" and "Xbox Live Networking Service" and double-click on each one.
- In the Properties window, change the Startup Type to "Disabled" and click OK.
Step 5: Restart Your PC
After disabling Xbox Game Bar, it's a good idea to restart your PC to make sure all the changes take effect.
Conclusion
Turning off Xbox Game Bar can help improve the performance of your Windows 10 PC and prevent any interference with other applications. By following these simple steps, you can disable Xbox Game Bar and enjoy a smoother gaming experience.
