Solved Missing Xbox Mode on Windows 11 (Insider Preview)


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Hi,

Just after the installation of the .8313 build, I activated the Xbox Mode through ViveTool. The setting was available through Settings > Xbox Mode.

However on my two computers, one is a laptop (i5-7500, not officially supported) and the other a desktop PC (i9-9900K), since the installation of build .8328, the option is completely gone.

I tried disabling the feature with ViveTool, re-enabling it, using the registry "hack" (provided in the news' topics) but it doesn't bring back the setting. The Win+F11 shortcut isn't working either.

I also tried cleaning the Overrides key on my laptop. I then used ViveTool to enable the feature but it's still missing upon reboot...

Any idea ?

Kind regards
 
Windows Build/Version
Windows 11 build 8328

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 25H2Intel i9-9900kCorsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2 x 16GB)MSI Suprim X RTX 3080
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Multi
    CPU
    Intel i9-9900k
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    Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Master
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    Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2 x 16GB)
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    MSI Suprim X RTX 3080
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    Realtek
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    Samsung LC32HGQ 144Hz
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    2560x1440
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    Seagate ST4000DM000-1F2168 4 TB
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    Seasonic P-860 Platinium
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    Corsair Graphite 780T
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    Noctua NH-U14S
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    Corsair K70 MK.2 Low profile
    Mouse
    Logitech G Pro HERO
    Internet Speed
    200 Mb/s
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    Mozilla Firefox
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    Windows Defender
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    BIOS version F13a

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Home 25H2AMD Ryzen 7 250Samsung 16GB DDR5 5600MHz PC5-44800 CL46Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Home 25H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 250
    Motherboard
    Lenovo LNVNB161216
    Memory
    Samsung 16GB DDR5 5600MHz PC5-44800 CL46
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    Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060
    Sound Card
    Realtek
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    CSOT T3 MNF601BA1-4
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
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    Micron SSD 1 TB
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    Mozilla Firefox
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    BIOS version R8CN25WW
According to co-pilot:

Xbox Mode was pulled in build 26100.8328 — nothing is wrong on your end.

Everything you tried (ViveTool, registry, clearing Overrides, Win+F11) won’t bring it back because the feature is controlled server‑side. Microsoft has been A/B‑testing Xbox Mode in the .83xx builds, and they’ve already flipped it off for several Insider rings.

When a feature is disabled upstream, the Settings page disappears even if the local feature flag is still set — which is why both of your machines lost it at the same time.

Once Microsoft re‑enables the rollout for your cohort, the option will return automatically. No local fix needed
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two Other systems

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.9457i9-10900 10 core 20 threads32 gbnone-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.9457
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
    Motherboard
    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    2x1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme /External drives 512gb Samsung m.2 sata+2tb Kingston m2.nvme
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    #1 Edge #2 Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26200.9457AMD Ryzen 7 6800U32 gbintegrated
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26200.9457
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Beelink Mini PC SER5
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics card(s)
    integrated
    Sound Card
    integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Crucial nvme
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    still too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
  • System 3 is non compliant Dell 9020 i7-4770/24gb ram Win11 PRO 26200.9457
Thanks for the clarification!
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 25H2Intel i9-9900kCorsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2 x 16GB)MSI Suprim X RTX 3080
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Multi
    CPU
    Intel i9-9900k
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Master
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2 x 16GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI Suprim X RTX 3080
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung LC32HGQ 144Hz
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1 TB
    Crucial MX100 512 GB
    Samsung 840 Pro 256 GB
    Seagate ST4000DM000-1F2168 4 TB
    PSU
    Seasonic P-860 Platinium
    Case
    Corsair Graphite 780T
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-U14S
    Keyboard
    Corsair K70 MK.2 Low profile
    Mouse
    Logitech G Pro HERO
    Internet Speed
    200 Mb/s
    Browser
    Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    BIOS version F13a

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Home 25H2AMD Ryzen 7 250Samsung 16GB DDR5 5600MHz PC5-44800 CL46Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Home 25H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 250
    Motherboard
    Lenovo LNVNB161216
    Memory
    Samsung 16GB DDR5 5600MHz PC5-44800 CL46
    Graphics card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    CSOT T3 MNF601BA1-4
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Micron SSD 1 TB
    Browser
    Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    BIOS version R8CN25WW
glasskuter said:
According to co-pilot:

Xbox Mode was pulled in build 26100.8328 — nothing is wrong on your end.

Everything you tried (ViveTool, registry, clearing Overrides, Win+F11) won’t bring it back because the feature is controlled server‑side. Microsoft has been A/B‑testing Xbox Mode in the .83xx builds, and they’ve already flipped it off for several Insider rings.

When a feature is disabled upstream, the Settings page disappears even if the local feature flag is still set — which is why both of your machines lost it at the same time.

Once Microsoft re‑enables the rollout for your cohort, the option will return automatically. No local fix needed
Click to expand...
I still have it in .8328, which was an update from .8313

Other PC here has it too
 

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At a glance

Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (RP channel)AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core64GB Corsair Titanium 6000/CL30MSI Suprim 5080 SOC
OS
Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (RP channel)
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
MSI
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core
Motherboard
MEG X870E Godlike
Memory
64GB Corsair Titanium 6000/CL30
Graphics Card(s)
MSI Suprim 5080 SOC
Sound Card
Soundblaster AE-9
Monitor(s) Displays
ASUS TUF Gaming VG289Q
Screen Resolution
3840x2160
Hard Drives
Samsung 9100 Pro 4TB (gen 5 x4, system drive/games)
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB
Samsung 980 Pro 2TB
Samsung 870 Evo 4TB
Samsung 870 Evo 2TB
Samsung T9 4TB
PSU
Seasonic PX-2200
Case
Bequiet! Dark Base Pro 901
Cooling
Noctua NH-D15S Chromax black
Keyboard
Logitech G915 X (wired)
Mouse
Logitech G903 with PowerPlay charger
Internet Speed
900Mb/sec
Browser
Microsoft Edge
Antivirus
Windows Defender
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