Xbox Party is not working on Windows 10 & 11

• When the Xbox Party isn't working, be sure to verify Xbox services from the very start.
• Checking your network connection is a great way to deal with this issue.
• Restarting the Xbox services can sometimes help with this and other similar problems.

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The evolution of online gaming is closely followed by the communication services which allow players to chat or use VoIP to communicate with their co-players and friends.

Many great services can help you with that, but Windows has its own feature that allows you to chat with your friends online.

Unfortunately, it seems that Xbox Party is not working on Windows for some users, and that can be a major problem. However, there are ways to fix this issue.

Why is Xbox party connecting forever?

If the party is taking too long to connect, it’s possible that Xbox One network settings are blocking party chat, so you’ll need to adjust them.

This issue can be a problem, and you won’t be able to start the Xbox Live party on Windows 10 until you fix it.

Keep in mind that this isn’t the only issue with parties, and many reported that Mic isn’t working in the Xbox app on Windows.

How does the Xbox Party feature work on Windows?

Xbox Party is available on all Microsoft platforms, including Windows and various Xbox consoles and it allows you to chat and have voice calls with your friends.

This is an essential feature since it allows you to communicate with your friends while gaming, even if you’re on different platforms.

Why do issues with Xbox Party occur?

In most cases, the issue can be related to the availability of Xbox Live. If there’s an issue with the service, then Xbox Party won’t work properly.

In addition, network problems, issues with your playback device, or missing permissions can also cause problems.

How can I fix Xbox Party issues on the Xbox app for PC?

1. Check the status of Xbox Live

Check if any of the available services are having issues.

2. Check the connection

Let’s start with the connection troubleshooting. Now, the Xbox app is flawed in so many regards and these kinds of problems are not unusual, even if you’re network is working as intended.

Either way, we’ll need to get this out of the table and eliminate possible connection issues with the Xbox Party problems.

3. Install Teredo Adapter

Right-click Start and open Device Manager.

Click on View in the Main bar and check the Show hidden devices option.

If it’s not there, make sure you have Network adapters selected. Click on Action in the Main bar and choose Add legacy hardware.

Click Next.

Choose the Install the hardware that I manually select from the list (Advanced) option and click Next.

Choose Network adapters from the list and click Next again.

Select Microsoft.

This emerged as the top solution for the problem. Some knowledgeable users managed to resolve all kinds of Xbox Party errors by relying on the Microsoft Teredo Adapter to set the P2P connection.

4. Check the permissions

Choose Privacy.

Select Microphone from the left pane.

Under the Choose which apps can access your microphone, toggle on the Xbox app.

5. Restart the app and the associated service

In the Windows Search bar, type Services and open the app from the results.

Locate the Xbox Live Networking service, right-click on it and choose Restart from the contextual menu. If this option isn’t available, choose Start instead.

Do the same for the IP Helper service.

Other users who use the Xbox Party feature to stream resolved the problem by shutting down the app and restarting associated services.

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Even though we’re looking at a built-in app that comes pre-installed on Windows 10, it still tends to stop services. The services we’re referring to are Xbox Live Networking service and IP Helper.

6. Reset the Xbox app

Open Settings and choose Apps.

Click on the Advanced options link.

Scroll down and click Reset.

You can’t uninstall the Xbox app, but you might restore it to factory settings. This will delete all stored cache and fix some minor bugs which are quite frequent. After the reset, you should try updating the app.

7. Reset to default playback settings

In the Windows Search bar, type sound and open Change system sounds.

Go to the Playback tab and double-click your audio device.

Go to Advanced and click on Restore Defaults.

Some of the most commonly reported issues with Xbox Party concern sound issues, namely, the microphone sound. However, several users managed to resolve this by resetting the sound devices to factory values.

We can’t pinpoint the exact reason why this is the case, but if it helps to some, it might help you, too.

8. Briefly disable Windows Firewall and third-party antivirus

Press Windows key + S and enter firewall. Choose Windows Defender Firewall from the list of results.

Click on Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off.

Now select Turn off Windows Defender Firewall (not recommended) for both private and public networks. Click OK to save changes.

After disabling your firewall, go ahead and disable your third-party antivirus software and check if the problem is resolved.

If this helps, you should consider switching to a more reliable antivirus software on your PC.

Disabling your antivirus and firewall isn’t advised, so be sure to turn them back on as soon as you can.

What can I do if Xbox Party is not working on Windows 11?

1. Flush DNS

Press Windows key + X and choose Windows Terminal (Admin).

Now run the following commands one by one:
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /flushdns

ipconfig /renew
netsh int ip reset
netsh winsock reset

If these steps didn’t help, visit our Xbox Game Bar not working in Windows 11 article for more solutions.

2. Disable the VPN and proxy

Navigate to Network & internet and select VPN.

Click on Disconnect button to disble the VPN.

Go back to Network & internet and select Proxy.

Make sure that all settings are turned off.

How can I quickly access the Game Bar on Windows?

The fastest way to access the Game Bar is to use the Windows key + G shortcut. From there, you can access many gaming-related features.

For example, you can chat with your friends using the Xbox Party feature, capture your screen or change the audio or recording device with ease.

Is Xbox Party cross-platform?

Yes, this feature works on both Xbox and Windows platforms. It’s available out of the box, on both Windows 10 and 11.

With the multi-platform availability, you can easily communicate with your friends, even if they aren’t on the same platform as you are.

We hope that this guide has helped you fix the problem with the Xbox Party on your PC and that you can now play with your friends again.

If you’re not getting any party invites, be sure to visit our Xbox app not getting party invites guide for more useful solutions.

In case you have questions or suggestions, feel free to post them in the comments section below.

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