Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
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; Disable Xbox Game Bar
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[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GameDVR]
"AppCaptureEnabled"=dword:00000000
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\System\GameConfigStore]
"GameDVR_Enabled"=dword:00000000
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\GameBar]
"AllowAutoGameMode"=dword:00000000
"ShowStartupPanel"=dword:00000000
"UseNexusForGameBarEnabled"=dword:00000000
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; Disable Game Mode
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[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\GameBar]
"AutoGameModeEnabled"=dword:00000000
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; Disable Captures (Game DVR backend)
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\GameDVR]
"AllowGameDVR"=dword:00000000
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; Block Xbox Game Bar app (prevents ms-gamingoverlay popup)
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[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\ms-gamingoverlay]
@=""
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\ms-gamingoverlay\shell\open\command]
@=""""
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; Optional: Disable Game Bar hotkey (Win+G)
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[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced]
"DisabledHotkeys"="G"