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Background permissions are missing, and people are blaming Windows 11’s latest update
It’s a widespread problem with no confirmed fix
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Published onFebruary 13, 2024
published onFebruary 13, 2024
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Forums are currently filled with reports of missing background app permissions for the Xbox and Game Bar app in Windows 11. As it turns out, users are blaming the Windows 11 update because the problem started after installing the latest version.
In apost on Reddit, a user reported getting theBackground apps permissions for Xbox are turned off. Others may not be able to hear youerror message when in a party on the Xbox Game Bar.
Another user posted a similar problem in theMicrosoft forum:
It’s the same for everyone. Both theXboxandGame Bar(in System Components) apps aremissing theBackground permissionsmenuunderAdvanced options!
Available workarounds to get rid of the problem
As of now, there has been no official confirmation of the bug by Microsoft or that it’s an intended change rolled out in the recent update. From what it appears, this is likely a bug!
The following workarounds helped users faced with the problem:
In case you, too, had been unable to join a party on Xbox Game Bar earlier since the background permissions were missing, these workarounds may help. And if they don’t, wait for an OS or Xbox Game Bar update from Microsoft.
If you know more about the problem, drop a comment below and let us know!
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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