Published August 2021. This article is intended for users who are not able to upgrade to Windows 11 because their PC is not currently Secure Boot capable.

The Xbox app on PC relies on two Microsoft accounts: the Microsoft Store account, and the Xbox account (your PC gaming account). The Microsoft Store account provides access to owned games, subscription benefits, and other Xbox app purchases made by that account. The Xbox account is used for game streaming access, in-game purchases, achievements, and friends.

Chat with a bot; Use apps in meetings; Share an app; Get app notifications; Use apps with a personal view; Add or run a workflow from a message; Add or run a workflow from the messaging area; Create a copy of a peer's configured workflow; Post a workflow when a webhook request is received; Access apps; Pin an app; Open an app in a new window ...

Note To use many of the Xbox features within Game Bar, including Xbox Social features, you must have the Xbox app for Windows installed. To use Xbox Social features, sign in to Game Bar with your Microsoft account. Press the Windows logo key + G to open Game Bar, choose Settings > Accounts, select Sign in, and then follow the steps.

Use the Performance widget to easily monitor your PC’s performance while you’re gaming. This lets you know in real time whether your system has enough resources for game-intensive moments or if something might be affecting it.

Turn your PC off completely. To shut down, select Start and then select Power > Shut down.. Sleep. Sleep uses very little power, your PC starts up faster, and you’re instantly back to where you left off.

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Lithium-ion batteries wear out over time, which can result in a battery not holding a charge for as long as it did when it was new. Keeping the battery charged to 100% all the time can cause it to deteriorate faster.

To stop a bot from participating in a one-on-one chat, first find the chat name in your chat list, then click More options > Mute.. If you want to remove a bot entirely from a channel, find the channel name, then click More options > Manage team.On the Apps tab, click Uninstall next to the name of the bot you want to remove.. Once you remove a bot, your teammates will no longer be able to ...

Use the Xbox Accessories app to configure your controller or headset for your preferred gaming experience.