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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.
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Here is a temporary fix to the issue, you can use the Xbox App to use all the essential Xbox features, and you will never have the issue, it may not be ideal as you can't use recordings or screenshots but you can still use messages, parties and so on!
Hope this helps.
Solution:
If you download a dvd boot of a version in which it worked for you, it will solve the issue. You will need to disable Windows update until they release a patch though.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11arm64 (Edit: paste this link into the browser, clicking it seems to not work)https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11arm64I
I don't exactly remember if you can select a specific version to boot from, so this might be unhelpful. Keep in mind that downloading and downgrading your version of windows will not remove your data if you select the option properly.
Come on Microsoft, this is getting kind of embarrassing. The issue is still here, no updates at all on when it will be fixed? Your supposed "game bar" is making games unplayable.
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 :)
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.
