Gaming Enable or Disable Show Widgets when Controller Bar is Opened in Windows 11


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This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off showing open widgets on the desktop when Controller Bar is opened for your account in Widows 11.

The Controller Bar is a view of the Xbox Game Bar on Windows 11 that allows you to quickly access games and apps using any Xbox controller, including standard controllers, the Elite Controller Series 2, and the Xbox Adaptive Controller.

When you open Game Bar, a variety of Xbox gaming activities are at your fingertips. Select a feature from the Widget Menu and it’ll pop up as a widget. Many of these can be moved, resized, or pinned to your screen.

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EXAMPLE: Show widgets when Controller Bar is opened

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Here's How:

1 Open the Xbox Game Bar (Win+G).

2 Click/tap on the [B}Settings[/B] (gear) button on the Game Bar. (see screenshot below)

3 Check (on) or uncheck (off - default) Show open widgets on the desktop when Controller Bar is opened for what you want.

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That's it,
Shawn Brink


 

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