I recently recorded something using the game bar in Chrome, and now every time I open Chrome, a message appears for a few seconds with a dark rectangle and the text “Select [circle icon] to record your game”.
Is there a way to stop this message from appearing without disabling the game bar entirely?
3 Answers
Introduction
The Game Bar is a feature in Windows 10 that allows users to capture screenshots, record gameplay, and broadcast their games on platforms like Mixer and Twitch. While this feature can be useful for gamers, it can also be annoying for those who do not use it. In this blog post, we will discuss how to disable the Game Bar in a specific program.
What is the Game Bar?
The Game Bar is a feature that was introduced in Windows 10 to enhance the gaming experience for users. It can be activated by pressing the Windows key + G on the keyboard. Once activated, it allows users to capture screenshots, record gameplay, and broadcast their games on platforms like Mixer and Twitch.
While this feature can be useful for gamers, it can also be annoying for those who do not use it. For example, if you do not play games on your computer, the Game Bar may be unnecessary and take up valuable system resources.
How to Disable the Game Bar in a Specific Program
If you have used the Game Bar in a specific program and do not want to see the message every time you open it, you can disable it for that program. Here are the steps to do so:
1. Open the program where you want to disable the Game Bar.
2. Press the Windows key + G to open the Game Bar.
3. Click on the gear icon in the Game Bar to open the settings.
4. Toggle off the “Record game clips, screenshots, and broadcast using Game bar” option.
5. Close the Game Bar and the program.
Once you have disabled the Game Bar for a specific program, you should no longer see the message when you open it.
How to Disable the Game Bar Completely
If you do not use the Game Bar at all and want to disable it completely, you can do so by following these steps:
1. Open the Settings app by pressing the Windows key + I.
2. Click on “Gaming” in the Settings app.
3. Click on “Game Bar” in the left-hand menu.
4. Toggle off the “Record game clips, screenshots, and broadcast using Game bar” option.
5. Toggle off the “Show Game Bar when I play full-screen games Microsoft has verified” option.
6. Close the Settings app.
Once you have disabled the Game Bar completely, it will no longer appear on your screen when you press the Windows key + G.
Why Disable the Game Bar?
There are several reasons why you might want to disable the Game Bar. Here are a few:
1. You do not play games on your computer and do not need the Game Bar.
2. The Game Bar takes up valuable system resources that could be used for other tasks.
3. The Game Bar can be distracting when it appears on your screen unexpectedly.
4. The Game Bar can interfere with other programs, especially if you have customized keyboard shortcuts.
Conclusion
The Game Bar is a useful feature for gamers, but it can be annoying for those who do not use it. If you have used the Game Bar in a specific program and do not want to see the message every time you open it, you can disable it for that program. If you do not use the Game Bar at all, you can disable it completely using the Settings app. By disabling the Game Bar, you can free up valuable system resources and prevent distractions on your screen.
Yes, you can disable the Game Bar for a specific program without disabling it entirely. Here’s how:
- Open the Xbox Game Bar by pressing Windows + G.
- Click on the settings gear icon in the Game Bar.
- Scroll down to the “Record game clips, screenshots, and broadcast using Game Bar” option and turn it off.
- Close the Game Bar.
Alternatively, you can use the Xbox Game Bar’s “Per Game Setting” option to disable the Game Bar specifically for the program that you are running.
- Open the Xbox Game Bar by pressing Windows + G.
- Click on the settings gear icon in the Game Bar.
- Scroll down to the “Per Game Setting” option and toggle it on.
- Start the program for which you want to disable the Game Bar.
- Press Windows + G again, and you’ll see the option to “Turn off Game Bar for this game.”
This will disable the Game Bar for that specific program only, and the message will no longer appear when you open it.
To turn off the pop-up message that appears when you open Chrome, while Chrome is in the foreground:
- Open the game bar by either clicking on the pop-up when it appears or by pressing Win+G.
- Click the gear (⚙️) icon to open the Game Bar settings.
- Uncheck the box next to “Remember this as a game ☑️”.