How to Uninstall Xbox Game Bar on Windows 11 Easily

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Milan Stanojevic

Windows Toubleshooting Expert

How To

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Sep 29th, 2025 8:49 AM EEST

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Uninstalling Xbox Game Bar can free up resources and declutter your system. Here are the main ways to remove it completely.

How to Remove Xbox Game Bar from Windows 11?

How to Remove Xbox Game Bar from Windows 11?

1. Uninstall from Settings

You can remove the app quickly from the Settings menu.

Press Windows + I to open Settings.
Select Apps from the left menu.
Click Installed apps.
Type Xbox Game Bar in the search bar.
Click the three dots next to it and choose Uninstall.

This is the simplest method for most users. If you later decide you want it back, you can follow this guide on how to install Xbox Game Bar.

If the app does not behave correctly even before uninstalling, you can try resetting it first. Follow this guide on how to reset Xbox Game Bar to clear corrupted data and restore defaults.

Before removing it, consider updating the app to fix bugs and restore features. You can use this quick guide on how to update Xbox Game Bar.

2. Remove Using PowerShell

For more control, you can uninstall it through PowerShell.

Press the Windows key, type PowerShell, and choose Run as administrator.
Enter this command and press Enter:
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay | Remove-AppxPackage
Wait until the process finishes.

PowerShell ensures Xbox Game Bar is removed at the system level.

3. Uninstall with Command Prompt

Another option is to use Command Prompt and the Windows Package Manager.

Open Command Prompt as administrator.
Type this command and press Enter:
winget uninstall Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay
Confirm when prompted.

This method uses the Windows Package Manager to handle removal. Once reinstalled, you can learn how to open Xbox Game Bar and configure it again.

FAQs

Can I reinstall Xbox Game Bar after uninstalling?

Yes. You can reinstall it anytime from the Microsoft Store.

Will removing Xbox Game Bar affect my games?

No. Your games will still run normally, but you will lose overlay features like recording and widgets.

Is Xbox Game Bar necessary on Windows 11?

No. It is optional and can be safely removed if you do not use its features.

What happens if Xbox Game Bar does not uninstall?

If the app remains, try rerunning the PowerShell or Command Prompt commands as administrator, then restart your PC.

Conclusion

Removing Xbox Game Bar on Windows 11 is straightforward using Settings, PowerShell, or Command Prompt. If you do not rely on its overlay features, uninstalling it can improve performance and reduce background activity. To better understand its functionality before removing it, you can read more about how to record with Xbox Game Bar.

After reinstalling, you may also need to know how to restart Xbox Game Bar to refresh the app properly.