How to Install Microsoft Edge Game Assist on Windows 11

This article explains how to install or uninstall the Microsoft Edge Game Assist widget on Windows 11.

Game Assist is a special version of Microsoft Edge optimized for PC gaming that sits on top of your game in Game Bar and delivers a rich gaming-centric browsing experience—including access to your browser data from your PC and mobile devices.

Game Assist is accessed via Game Bar, a gaming overlay that lets you use in-game widgets, including Xbox Social for connecting with friends and tracking your achievements, Spotify, Teams, and game utilities for capturing screenshots and game clips, fine-tuning your audio settings, and monitoring your system performance.

The steps below walk you through installing and uninstalling the Game Assist feature in the Microsoft Edge browser.

Install Game Assist from Microsoft Edge

As mentioned, users can install or uninstall the new Edge feature called “Game Assist” using the Microsoft Edge browser.

Here’s how to do it.

First, open the Microsoft Edge browser.

Then click on Setting and more (Alt+F) 3 horizontal dots button on the top right corner and select Settings.

Select “Appearance” on the Settings page on the left.

On the Appearance settings page, locate the “Game Assist” section. Then, click on the Install widget button to install it.

The Game Assist button may also be under Appearance => Theme.

Once installed, click Open to open the “Microsoft Edge Game Assist” widget in Game Bar.

The Game Assist bar should appear.

Close Edge when you are finished.

Uninstall “Microsoft Edge Game Assist” Widget from Game Bar

After installing the Game Assist widget bar, you can uninstall it from the Game bar on Windows.

To do that, open the Game Bar (Win+G).

Then, click the Widget button on the Home bar and select “Widget Store.”

On the Widget Store window, select the “Installed” tab. Then, select the Microsoft Edge Game Assist app and click on the More options (3 dots) button.

On the pop-up menu, click Uninstall to remove the app.

When prompted, click Yes to confirm.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

In summary, the Microsoft Edge Game Assist widget offers a valuable enhancement for gamers, providing a seamless browsing experience directly within the Game Bar. Key takeaways include:

• Enhanced Gaming Experience: Game Assist is optimized for gamers, integrating useful tools and data access.
• Easy Installation: The installation process through the Microsoft Edge browser is straightforward, allowing users to access the widget quickly.
• Convenient Uninstallation: Removing the widget when it is no longer needed is simple and can be done directly from the Game Bar.
• Improved Social Connectivity: Features such as Xbox Social facilitate better interaction with friends and tracking game achievements.
• Versatile Widget Features: Access to utilities like Spotify, Teams, and performance monitoring enrich the gaming experience.

By leveraging the Game Assist widget, users can enhance their gaming setup and maximize their time in-game.