If your build doesn’t qualify, head to Settings > Windows Update to download and install the latest update.

To check, go to Settings > System > About, and check the Windows Specifications section for the OS version. You must have Windows 11 build number 22621.1344 or higher. Windows 11 users have an additional option now that the Snipping Tool can also record your screen. Try Game Bar again to see if it now lets you capture your screen activity. Right-click on the Start button and select Task Manager, then find the Gamebar Presence Writer entry under the Processes tab. Open it and check the Force software MFT (16 FPS + VBR) box at the configuration screen. Go to the utility’s GitHub page (Opens in a new window) and download the GameDVR_Config.exe file. Luckily, there is a workaround.Ī third-party utility called Game DVR Config can help you get around Microsoft's requirements. If you try to use Game Bar and your PC isn’t up to snuff, you may receive an error telling you that your PC doesn’t meet the hardware requirement for recording clips. This includes having the right type of graphics card. Your computer must meet certain system requirements to use the Xbox Game Bar. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.

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