Gaming Uninstall Microsoft Edge For Game Bar Widget in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to uninstall the Microsoft Edge For Game Bar (formerly Microsoft Edge Game Assist) widget for your account in Windows 11.

Microsoft Edge is the AI-powered browser. A smarter way to browse. As the only browser built and optimized for Windows, it’s AI-powered tools are designed to help you make the most of your time online. Whether you’re searching, shopping or gaming, AI-powered tools and a security-first approach help you stay productive, save money, and get things done your way.

Microsoft Edge Game Assist has been renamed to Microsoft Edge for Game Bar.

Press the Windows + G keys to open Windows Game Bar to access Microsoft Edge for Game Bar.

Microsoft Edge For Game Bar comes included with Microsoft Edge 137+ on Windows 11, and requires the most recent updates for Game Bar. Microsoft Edge For Game Bar is a special version of Microsoft Edge optimized for PC gaming. It runs as a widget within the Xbox Game Bar (activated with Windows key + G) and allows players to browse the web, access game guides, chat with friends, and play media while keeping the game visible in the background. It is game-aware, meaning it can recognize the game you’re playing and suggest relevant tips, walkthroughs, or guides.

Edge for Game Bar will work with any PC game, ensuring your in-game browser is always just a click away. Edge for Game Bar makes it easy to find help by allowing you to quickly fill in the name of the game you’re playing with Ctrl+G or by right-clicking and selecting Paste game title, and for enhanced games you’ll see tips and guides for your game on new tabs. For a list of all enhanced games, please refer to this support page.

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EXAMPLE: Microsoft Edge For Game Bar



Here's How:

1 Open the Game Bar (Win+G).

2 Click/tap on the Widget Menu button on the Home Bar, and click/tap on Widget Store. (see screenshot below)


3 Perform the following steps in the Widget Store: (see screenshot below)

1. Click/tap on the INSTALLED tab.
2. Under "ALL INSTALLED", click tap on the More options (3 dots) button for the "Microsoft Edge For Game Bar" widget.
3. Click/tap on Uninstall.

4 Click/tap on YES, I'M SURE to confirm. (see screenshot below)


5 When the widget has finished uninstalling, you can close (X) the Widget Store.


That's it,
Shawn Brink