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[BUG] Removing Game bar causes Microsoft Store notification when connecting a controller #533

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Winhance Version

v26.03.12

Windows version, edition, and architecture

Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.8037

Describe your issue

After removing the Xbox Game Bar, every time I connect a gamepad I receive a MS Store notification to reinstall the Game Bar.

Steps to reproduce the issue

  1. Remove Game Bar in Winhance
  2. Connect a gamepad to the PC
  3. MS Store notification popup appears

Expected behavior

MS Store notification should not appear after uninstalling Game Bar.

Actual behavior

MS Store notification appears when connecting any gamepad.

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Additional context

I haven't removed the MS Store as I use it for certain apps. Is it possible to disable this notification?

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