Turn off game capture
Disables Game Bar app capture and Game DVR for your account.
Applying it needs Nexus Standard or Pro. Every plan can read it here and undo it in Restore Center. Compare plans
What it changes
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GameDVR\AppCaptureEnabled = 0 HKCU\System\GameConfigStore\GameDVR_Enabled = 0
Before anything is written, the review screen shows this setting's current value on your PC next to the new one.
Why it helps
Removes capture hooks and background recording overhead.
Trade-offs
Game Bar screenshots/recording stop working.
Evidence
Moderate evidence means: helps in specific situations. Expected impact is noticeable (2 of 3): how much it can matter when this is actually the bottleneck on your PC, not a promised gain.
Is it in a pack?
Yes. It's in the Gaming performance pack, so that pack and Optimize everything include it. You can still untick it in the review screen.
How to undo
Switch the tweak off in Nexus, or open Restore Center and restore this change (or choose Undo last change). Nexus writes back the original value it recorded before applying, not a generic default, then reads it back to confirm.
More in Capture & overlays
- Turn off Game Bar background recordingStops Xbox Game Bar from continuously recording the last minutes of gameplay.SafePerformanceRecommended
- Block Game DVR for all usersApplies the machine-wide policy that disables Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting.SafePerformanceRecommended
- Don't open Game Bar with the Xbox buttonStops the controller's Xbox button from opening Game Bar.SafePerformanceRecommended
- Turn off Game Bar startup tipsStops Game Bar showing tips when a game starts.SafePerformance
- Don't record audio in capturesGame Bar captures record video only.SafePerformance