How to Enable or Disable Minimize Xbox app to Taskbar System Tray on Close in Windows 11

Written byRichardTech Writer, IT Professional

Apr 19, 2026 1 min read

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off the option to minimize the Xbox app to the system tray on close for your account in Windows 11.

Why Would You Want to Do This?

The Xbox app for Windows is where you can play and manage your PC games. Whether you’re an Xbox Game Pass member or you’ve bought games from the Microsoft Store, your games are all in one place.

If you use the Xbox app often on your PC, minimizing it to the system tray on close is helpful. Instead of the app fully closing, it stays running in the background. This means faster access to your games and less waiting time when you want to jump back in.

What You’ll Need

• The Xbox app installed on your Windows PC
• Your user account

Here’s How:

1. Open the Xbox app.
2. Click or tap on your user Profile button in the top right corner. Then click or tap on Settings.
   

3. Click or tap on App in the left side menu of Settings.
4. Look for the section labeled Startup settings. You’ll see an option that says On close, minimize the app to the system tray. Turn this option on or off depending on what you want.
   

More Information

For more details about the Xbox PC app, visit: Xbox PC app | Xbox and Xbox Support

Summary

Minimizing the Xbox app to the system tray keeps it running in the background instead of fully closing. This gives you quicker access to your games. To enable or disable this feature, open the Xbox app, go to Settings, click App, and toggle the On close, minimize the app to the system tray option under Startup settings. It’s a simple way to customize how the app behaves when you close it.

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Richard

Tech Writer, IT Professional

Richard, the owner and lead writer at Geek Rewind, is a tech enthusiast passionate about simplifying complex IT topics. His years of hands-on experience in system administration and enterprise IT operations have honed his ability to provide practical insights and solutions. Richard aims to make technology more accessible and actionable. He's deeply committed to the Geek Rewind community, always ready to answer questions and engage in discussions.

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