Share how to fix the error of Xbox Game Bar not recording the screen

Hello! Are you experiencing the error that Xbox Game Bar cannot record the screen and don't know how to handle it? TipsMake will help you fix it with some simple measures.

While using a laptop, many users need to record the screen to save as a video what they are doing on the computer. Maybe you want to record a certain game to share with everyone, for example. When recording screen on Windows 10/11, many people use the Xbox Game Bar software available on the device. However, sometimes this software also has problems and Xbox Game Bar not being able to record the screen also happens frequently. Don't worry! Today TipsMake will guide you to fix this error.

Why can't Xbox Game Bar record the screen?

There are many causes for the problem of Game Bar not recording the screen. Let's find out the specific reason to know the best way to fix this case. The 'culprit' causing the problem of Xbox Game Bar not being able to record the screen of Win 11, Win 10 is:

1. The user has not recorded the Xbox Game Bar screen properly.
2. Some games don't allow you to record your screen, so you can't do this.
3. Xbox Game Bar only works on a single window - In case the user switches to another window or returns to the main screen, the screen recording process will end.
4. Some settings are incorrect, leading to this screen not being able to record. This is also the reason why screen recording with Xbox Game Bar has no sound.

Instructions on how to fix when Game Bar cannot record the screen

Here are some solutions if Game Bar cannot record the screen.

Activate Xbox Game Bar

If the screen cannot be recorded, it is likely because the user has not enabled Game Bar on Windows 10. At this point, you just need to '

1. Step 1: Press the key combination Windows + I > Click on Gaming.
2. Step 2: Turn ON in Record game clips, screenshots, and broadcast using Game bar.

In case you want to record with sound and adjust the sound. At this interface, click on Captures in the left menu. Then, enable Recorded audio (turn ON). Adjust the volume in the Audio Quality section, system volume and microphone, and optionally record game audio only as needed.

Besides, also in this interface, click on Game Mode in the left pane > Turn ON as shown in the picture.

After completing the above settings, learn how to properly record your screen with Xbox Game Bar. After that, check to see if the problem of not being able to record the screen has been fixed!

Some other ways when you can't record the screen with Game Bar software

1. First, check to see if this game allows screen recording? Because there is a high possibility that the game does not allow recording/screenshots, it cannot be done.
2. If the Game Bar 'disappears' when you open the game in full screen mode. You just need to press the key combination Windows + Alt + R to start recording the screen. Press this key combination again if you want to end the process. During recording, if you want to record, click on the microphone icon to turn it on.
3. Uninstalling and reinstalling Xbox Game Bar is also a solution for you to apply. If that doesn't work, try installing 3rd party screen recording software to fix this problem. Currently, there are many screen recording applications with many advanced features. Depending on your needs, gamers should choose the appropriate application.

TipsMake hopes that the above measures will help you fix the error of Xbox Game Bar not recording the screen successfully!

Isabella Humphrey

Update 14 December 2023