Microsoft GameInput Application Reconfiguration Crashes Win 11 PC

I started having this issue recently after a forced MS update, whilst playing non-MS games on Steam like Euro Truck Simulator 2 and with MS games like Forza 5. A Logitech gearbox I use would suddenly stop working, followed by a 'reconfigured GameInput' entry in the Event Viewer a split second later and a complete system deadlock until power-cycled.

sfc /scannow is finding no problems.

I cannot remove the GameInput via powershell, I get a deployment error and removal fails.

I can uninstall it via Add and Remove Programs, but on restart it comes back.

Was having the same issue. After reading this thread, I tried the powershell commands. I was also able to remove the Microsoft GameInput and the XBox application from the Apps and Features list. Restarted several times and they have not come back. Will see how this goes.

I found the problem was increasing to several times per day. I found the association with the Game Input updates in the "View Reliability History" window. The succssful Microsoft Game Iput reconfiguration happened at the same time as the crash every time.

Hey, just checking is to see how is this working out for you - have you had any crashes since kicking Xbox etc?

Mine's still clocking in at 1 a day...

Hi creese5,

Welcome to post in Microsoft Community. I'm Mosken, let me help you figure it out.

According to your description, I knew that when you are playing a game your computer crashes and you are sure GameInput is causing it, although you have tried uninstalling the component, it will be automatically installed every time you reboot the system. Is that right?

First of all, GameInput is part of Microsoft Gaming Services. It is used by Universal Windows Platform (UWP) games on Windows 10 and Xbox One, it is usefol for running and programming in games in MS platforms.

If you have installed the Xbox Beat version, it is recommended that you uninstall the component, or use the following command to completely uninstall the Xbox-related content, and then reinstall the latest stable version of the Xbox. Run Power Shell as an administrator (win logo key + "Q", type "Power Shell", select "Run as administrator") and type the following commands one by one.

get-appxpackage *Xbox* | remove-Appxpackage



add-appxpackage -register "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\*Xbox*\AppxManifest.xml" –disabledevelopmentmode  

Have you tried uninstalling Game Service? If not, you can try the following command to achieve this. Run Power Shell as an administrator (win logo key + "Q", type "Power Shell", select "Run as administrator") and type the following command.

get-appxpackage Microsoft.GamingServices | remove-AppxPackage -allusers

Then try to open the game, if the game still reports errors, you can try reinstalling the game service in the Microsoft Store. Type the link below in the address bar of your Edge browser, then follow the instructions to open the Microsoft Store and reinstall the game service.

ms-windows-store://pdp/?productid=9MWPM2CQNLHN

Then such a problem may be caused by corrupted system files. You can try the following commands to try to fix it. Please run Command Prompt as an administrator ("Win" logo key + "Q", enter "cmd", select "Run as administrator"), and enter the following commands one by one. These two commands require network support, please keep your network connection smooth and stable.

sfc /scannow



DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

The above steps are provided based on the information I have learned so far, I wish that will be helpful to you. If your problem still cannot be solved by these steps, you could tell me the specific situation in the next reply. I will continue to assist you in solving the problem.

Best Regards,

Mosken- MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

Why did you even join the thread? You offer nothing but ****. Come back when you are going to take this issue seriously. Go back to your dollhouse muppet.

Was having the same issue. After reading this thread, I tried the powershell commands. I was also able to remove the Microsoft GameInput and the XBox application from the Apps and Features list. Restarted several times and they have not come back. Will see how this goes.

I found the problem was increasing to several times per day. I found the association with the Game Input updates in the "View Reliability History" window. The succssful Microsoft Game Iput reconfiguration happened at the same time as the crash every time.

This problem is becoming untenable with a reboot recently occurring whilst I was in the middle of an important exec presentation. My 6 month old Windows 11 PC is now rebooting about once a day seemingly as a result of this game input redistributable. It happens sporadically during games, but more annoyingly, during work Teams calls. I'm not sure if it will help anyone identify the issue, but the reboots generally happen a few minutes into the first Teams call of the day.

I have tried all of the steps listed here and elsewhere, hardware tests passed and all drivers are updated, BIOS flashed to latest version etc etc but no avail. Also, have tried uninstalling all "input" related software, such as Logitech + and Capture, for example. No dice.

Come on Microsoft, this is getting ridiculous, please can we have some official help here?

Should I just clean install Windows?