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How to access the Gaming section in Windows 10

How to access the Xbox Game Bar, Captures, Game Mode, or Xbox Networking

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How to access the Xbox Game Bar, Captures, Game Mode, or Xbox Networking

The Gaming section in Windows has features for gaming.

How to access the Gaming section

Use the following steps to access the Gaming section.

  1. Select the Windows icon (Start).
  2. Select Settings.
    Settings
  3. Select Gaming.
    Gaming
    Gaming menu

Game Bar

The Game Bar controls how the Game Bar opens and how it recognizes the game.

Press Windows logo key + G to open Game Bar over a game, app, or the desktop. Press Windows logo key + G to make the Game Bar go away.

Game Bar

Xbox Game Bar settings

Captures

The Captures section is for getting screenshots and game clips.

Captures

Captures

Captures

Game Mode

Game Mode optimizes the PC for gaming.

Game Mode


Document ID:HT515475
Original Publish Date:07/05/2023
Last Modified Date:12/09/2024