Is there a solution to fix my cursor lock when using Xbox game bar?

Anonymous
2024-07-17T00:07:24+00:00

So for a couple weeks (about 3 weeks now) anytime I use xbox gamebar on windows 11 to join a party to talk to some friends, my cursor lock on all applications would break making my mouse cursor go to another monitor when working on something or playing a game. This still happens when the application is fullscreen or borderless full screen. I confirmed it is the xbox gamebar as I have no other problems with cursor lock when I don't use the gamebar. All my updates, drivers, and apps are up to date and repaired/not broken. currently I'm using a app that will manually lock the cursor to a screen, but would rather not need to do so. Hopefully this is enough info, if not I can clarify more.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-02-16T18:44:42+00:00

    I have recently updated to 24H2 Windows 11, and for some reason the Game Bar now will properly capture my mouse cursor when playing Minecraft (Bedrock).

    Seems to be fixed for me?

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-02-16T18:44:01+00:00

    I have recently updated to 24H2 Windows 11, and for some reason the Game Bar now will properly capture my mouse cursor when playing Minecraft (Bedrock).

    Seems to be fixed for me?

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-01-31T01:29:00+00:00

    I have indeed confirmed that this workaround does work, however the party starting experience is not quite as smooth as it is with GameBar.

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-01-10T14:58:20+00:00

    I'll have to give this a try next time, because I do enjoy talking to my xbox friends via voice chat, so knowing that I can use the XBox app instead of the Game Bar may work.

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  5. Anonymous
    2025-01-10T01:25:17+00:00

    Hello! I have had this issue forever and have my own (annoying) solution!

    First off, if you intend to never use game bar, disable game bar entirely by removing it from your background processes.

    Now, go whenever you face this issue, go to Device Manager > Monitors > Uninstall device

    Do this for all your monitors, then restart your PC.

    This is what ive been using :)

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