Once uninstalled, you can reinstall it fresh. Paste this command and press Enter:
The "ms-gamebar" link error (often appearing as "You'll need a new app to open this ms-gamebar link") typically occurs when Windows tries to trigger a gaming feature—often via a controller button or keyboard shortcut—but the Xbox Game Bar is disabled, uninstalled, or corrupted. Why the Error Appears This message is essentially a "broken link" notification. Windows is attempting to execute the
Right-click the and select Windows PowerShell (Admin) or Command Prompt (Admin) / Terminal (Admin) . ms-gamebar link error
Navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GameDVR Look for a key named AppCaptureEnabled . If it exists, double-click it and set the value to 1.
Microsoft frequently patches bugs related to URI protocols (links like ms-gamebar ). If you are running an outdated version of Windows, these links may fail. Once uninstalled, you can reinstall it fresh
💡 Pro Tip: If you use a "debloated" version of Windows, the Game Bar may have been stripped out entirely. Re-downloading it directly from the Microsoft Store is the easiest way to restore the missing links.
To uninstall, type: Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay | Remove-AppxPackage and hit Enter. Windows is attempting to execute the Right-click the
If you have uninstalled the Game Bar but the "ms-gamingoverlay" or "ms-gamebar" prompt persists, you must tell Windows to stop looking for it.