When using Xbox mode, Windows will start your gaming home app to use as a launcher for your games and apps and games will be run full screen. Xbox mode requires Windows 11 version 24H2 or later, and is only available in supported markets.

minimix is designed to help us learn more about how players like to engage with short-form gameplay and remix capabilities. In addition to the feedback players share with us directly, Xbox also tracks the player’s minimix website usage and performance metrics.

Learn how to uninstall Office from a PC using the Control Panel or with the uninstall support tool.

Learn how to fix Error 0xC03F70003 so you can download an Xbox Game Pass game on your PC.

If you start a Windows 32-bit or 16-bit application, it starts on the desktop. To switch back and forth between a console and a full screen, press ALT+ENTER when the application has the focus.

For PC games in full-screen (or full-screen exclusive) mode, you won’t see Game Bar, but you can use the Windows logo key + Alt + R to start and stop recordings. You’ll see the screen flash when the recording starts and completes.

To change how your items appear in File Explorer, select View on the ribbon and choose between showing icons, lists, details, and more. To reduce the space between files, select View > Compact view. To find relevant files from your PC and the cloud, search from File Explorer Home.

To ensure you have the latest version, it’s always best to download the tool from the link below before performing this maintenance. Download the Gaming Services Repair Tool for PC using the link below. Choose your save destination and then go to that destination to open the file after the download is complete.

At the lock screen, and after a display time-out occurs, the DWM.exe process consumes a high percentage of CPU resources. This excessive CPU usage continues until you move the mouse pointer or touch the keyboard. A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft Support.

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