While Xbox Game Bar can be useful for connecting with friends and checking system info, it is possible to turn it off or even uninstall it if you want.

If the Xbox Game Bar keeps turning off automatically on your Windows PC, you can reset the app or change Registry values to fix the issue. Learn how.

The Xbox app update on PC also features streamlined ways to see an on-screen keyboard, tinker with Bluetooth-connected devices, and turn on airplane mode through the Game Bar's settings widget.

While Xbox Game Bar can be useful for connecting with friends and checking system info, it is possible to turn it off or even uninstall it if you want.