Windows 10: Windows Game Bar Recording Options Greyed Out

Hello, I am trying to record a game on my Windows 11 Laptop with Xbox Game Bar but the recording options in the Capture window are all greyed out. Here is a screenshot of the Capture window in Xbox Game Bar: I have changed registry settings to enable GameDVR but that didn't seem to do anything. I also tried checking the Xbox Game Bar settings for recording and I enabled the recording option but it's still greyed out. I have also repaired and reset the Xbox Game Bar app through settings but it didn't work and I don't know what to do.

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xbox game bar cant record , record button is greyed out

i am not able to record through xbox game bar as the record button is greyed out

 

Why does recording preferences not show up? the options for recording and clipping are greyed out even though game bar is on, game mode is on.

Hi Lightning. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, here to help you.

Try these fixes for recording/clipping greyed out in Game Bar:

https://windowsreport.com/xbox-game-bar-record-...

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https://bestwindowssoftware.net/xbox-game-bar-g...





Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on detailed results you post back I will have other suggestions if necessary.

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Windows Game Bar not Recording Microphone By Default

Hi Yewtsan,

Incorrect configuration setting is one of the potential reasons why Windows Game Bar is not recording microphone by default. To help you resolve this concern, you may perform the troubleshooting steps provided on the link below:

Troubleshoot Game DVR on Windows 10

You may also try to turn off the Game bar and restart your computer before turning it on again. To do this, you may follow the steps below:

How to disable Game bar

1. Right-click the Start button.
   
2. Click Settings.
   
3. Click Gaming.
   
4. Click Game bar.
   
5. Click the switch below Record game clips. Screenshots, and broadcast using Game bar so that it turns
   Off.
   

Kindly update us with the results.