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Reinstalling the Microsoft Gaming Overlay
Yes, you can easily reinstall the Microsoft Gaming Overlay (Xbox Game Bar) using PowerShell. Here’s how:
Open PowerShell as Administrator:
Press Windows + X and select Windows PowerShell (Admin).
Run the following command to reinstall the Xbox Game Bar:
get-appxpackage *Microsoft.XboxApp* | remove-appxpackage
Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers *Microsoft.XboxApp* | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
This command should reinstall the Xbox Game Bar and restore the Microsoft Gaming Overlay. Once done, restart your PC, and you should be good to go!
Let me know if it works for you!
Thanks for the reply! I tried those two commands and they seemed to have no effect after rebooting.
- ArloGilbertFeb 22, 2025Copper Contributor
They didn't do anything for me either. Just uninstall and reinstall the xbox app from the microsoft store. When I opened it, it showed me all the errors about missing stuff and installed it all instantly.
- Charli3DubsApr 13, 2025Copper Contributor
If you do have the Xbox app installed as I did just open it. You don't have to reinstall it. Launching shows errors at the top of the screen like they mentioned. The error will have a download button and it will be fixed from there.
- J0kerEXEApr 28, 2025Copper Contributor
This the one solution that absolutely worked. Thanks