This article helps you fix the problem and make Windows Sidebar appear again. To have us fix this problem for you, go to the " Fix it for me " section. If you would rather fix this problem yourself, go to the " Let me fix it myself " section.

Cause. This issue occurs because of an internal race condition that occurs during the Windows Sidebar startup process. Resolution. Hotfix information. A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article.

How to open Game Bar. Press Windows logo key + G to open Game Bar over your game, app, or desktop. All your favorite things in one place. When you open Game Bar, a variety of Xbox gaming activities are at your fingertips. Select a feature from the Widget Menu and it’ll pop up as a widget.

What are widgets? Widgets are small cards that display dynamic content from your favorite apps and services on your Windows desktop. They appear on the widgets board, where you can discover, pin, unpin, arrange, resize, and customize widgets to reflect your interests.

Game Bar features. Collapse all. Add favorites to the Home Bar. The Home Bar is the bar at the top of the Game Bar screen. Press Windows logo key + G to open Game Bar, then select Widget menu in the Home Bar. From the Widget menu, choose a Favorite (the star icon) or multiple favorites.

How to open Game Bar. Press Windows logo key + G to open Game Bar over your game, app, or desktop. All your favorite things in one place. When you open Game Bar, a variety of Xbox gaming activities are at your fingertips. Select a feature from the Widget Menu and it'll pop up as a widget.

This article helps you fix the problem and make Windows Sidebar appear again. To have us fix this problem for you, go to the " Fix it for me " section. If you would rather fix this problem yourself, go to the " Let me fix it myself " section.

If you're running Windows 10 on your PC device, you can now move your Microsoft Edge sidebar to your desktop to directly access sidebar apps and sites without having to open a browser window. This turns on a side-by-side experience with any Windows app—including Microsoft Edge itself.

Games & apps. Troubleshoot Game Bar on Windows. If you’re having trouble using Game Bar—like getting keyboard shortcuts to work—here are some things to try. Things to keep in mind: Before you begin troubleshooting any of the following problems, first verify that you have the latest version of Windows and that all Windows updates are complete:

Here's how: Select Start from the taskbar. In the Recommended section, select More and then scroll to the app you want to pin. Or you can search for the app by typing the app name in the search box. Press and hold (or right-click) the app, then select Pin to Start. To unpin an app, select Unpin from Start.