#The game bar isn't working for me.

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dense oyster
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I've been trying to use the game bar for a while now, but when I try to use it, my friends list doesn't load, and that's what I need to be able to use VC.

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dense oyster
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I just realized that the Microsoft Store and the Xbox app aren't loading either.

modern needle
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dense oyster
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Yes, I tried that, also from PowerShell and CMD

modern needle
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Have you run a DISM and SFC scan through powershell or CMD yet?

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DISM repairs the Windows image, ensuring that SFC has the necessary files to fix system issues.

Open an elevated Command Prompt (Run as Administrator).

Execute the following command to repair the Windows image:

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

The SFC tool scans and repairs corrupted system files using a cached copy.

In the same elevated Command Prompt, type:

sfc /scannow

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@dense oyster It will take a few minutes to run those if you haven't already.

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modern needle
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Ok

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modern needle
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Darn, The Microsoft Store still wont open eh?

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# modern needle Does the same thing happen with the Xbox App and gamebar?

Initially, the problem was with the Game Bar. When I opened it, it would just keep loading all the widgets I tried to open, displaying a black screen. Then, a message would appear saying there were connection problems and to try again later. After that, I noticed the Xbox app was doing the same thing and looked for ways to fix it. The first thing I found was that I could try uninstalling the Game Bar and the Xbox app. I did that, and when I went to the Microsoft Store to reinstall it, the same thing happened.

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# dense oyster Yes

If this was happening to me. My next step to try would be going to Settings> Windows Update> Advanced options> Recovery> Fix problems using Windows Update. Reinstall now. That will push Windows update to reinstall your current version of Windows while keeping your apps, files and settings well preserved.

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If something is missing or corrupted, that could potentially fix the issue. That feature functions just like if you are updating windows .

dense oyster
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Okay, I'll try that.

modern needle
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Ok, that will take about an hour or so depending. Just let me know if it helped you out after it finishes. Got my fingers crossed it resolves this issue for you.

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dense oyster
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Do you recommend I stick with Windows 11 or go back to 10?

modern needle
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Can’t say we didn’t try though.

modern needle