These days, some Windows 10 users said that when they tried to open an app or game, they got an Xbox Game Bar Error 0x803f8001. The error mostly showed up on Windows 10 version 1809 computers, and it only happened to some users. There is an error 0x803f8001 in the Xbox Game Bar. Some users tried to fix this issue by ensuring they were in the right place, updating the Microsoft Store, and updating their PC to the latest build, but none worked.
It’s still unclear what caused the error, but Microsoft is working on it and will fix it in a few days. However, we’ve included some possible fixes in this post that could help you fix it. “Xbox Game Bar is unavailable in your account now,” says the error message. Before trying again, ensure you’re logged in to the store. The error code is 0x803F8001.
Xbox Game Bar Error 0x803f8001
To fix Xbox Game Bar Error 0x803f8001, do the following:
1. Turn off the Xbox Game bar
Some users could fix this issue by turning off the game bar. You can do these things:
- When you right-click the Start button, choose Settings.
- Pick “Games” and then “Xbox Game Bar.”
- Find the lock switch on the right side and click it to turn off the game bar.
2. Disable Microsoft store notification
Take away the Microsoft Store alerts and check if the issue continues.
- Hold down Windows+I to open the Settings app.
- Select System and then Notifications and Tasks.
- In the right pane, scroll down until you see the Microsoft Store.
- Click the switch to turn off the alerts.
3. Reinstall Xbox Game bar
According to another user, reinstalling the game bar fixed the issue quickly. You can do these things:
- It would help if you were an administrator to get into PowerShell.
- Type the following code into Windows PowerShell and press Enter to get rid of the Xbox Game Bar:
You can get rid of Microsoft with Get-AppxPackage.XboxGamingOverlay | Get Rid of AppxPackage
- It would help if you restarted your PC after taking off the game bar.
- After that, open the Microsoft Store and look for the Xbox Game Bar.
- Click “Get” after selecting the app from the list. The app will be downloaded right away and set up.
It’s now or never if you get the same error and can’t get to the 0x803f8001 Xbox Game Bar. Microsoft will fix it in a future update.
