How to Disable Game Bar on Windows 10

Game Bar can be annoying when it appears automatically with some software, so disabling it will help your computer run smoother.

Disable Game Bar on Windows 10 Creators Update

Step 1 :  Press Windows + I to open Settings , then select Gaming .

Step 2 :  In the Record game clips, screenshots, and broadcast using Game bar section ,

Change the state from On to Off .

Step 3 :  Uncheck two boxes

- Using Game bar using this button on a controller

- Show Game bar when I play full screen games Microsoft has verified

So you have completed disabling Game Bar on Windows 10.

The downside of this method is that when you want to operate the game, you have to turn the disabled features back on.

With the option available from Microsoft, you can easily disable Game Bar on Windows 10 Creators Update. You can also  enable or disable Game Mode  for each game separately for more efficient management.

Samuel Daniel

Update 25 May 2025