Access all your files, peripheral devices, apps, programs, and registry: The app has the ability to read or write to all your files (including documents, pictures, and music) and registry settings, which allows the app to make changes to your computer and settings.

As of October 2024, Windows 10 22H2 or newer is required for some features to work properly within the Xbox app and Game Bar. You can check your version of Windows in Settings > System > About > Windows Specifications > Version.

To allow or block them, use the app’s own settings. Learn more about what background apps are in Windows and how to turn them off when you're not using them.

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Find troubleshooting help for your game/app on Xbox console or Windows device.

There are different ways to remove apps and programs, so if you can't find the one you're looking for, you can try another location. Note that some apps and programs are built into Windows and can't be uninstalled. You can try to repair a program first, if it's just not running correctly.

Get help if you're having trouble playing content downloaded from the Xbox network on your Windows 10/11 device.

Learn how to manage background activity for apps to help save battery power in Windows.

To get support for PC and handheld game installation and launching issues, follow our solutions below. Note Windows 10 22H2 or newer is required for some features to work properly within the Xbox app and Game Bar. You can check your version of Windows in Settings > System > About > Windows Specifications > Version. Check the Xbox status page.

To run a Control Panel tool in Windows, type the appropriate command in the Open box or at a command prompt. NOTE: If you want to run a command from a command prompt, you must do so from the Windows folder.