How to Close or Uninstall Microsoft Edge Game Assist on Windows 11

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Remove this widget from your computer with our complete guide

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Last Updated: November 30, 2025 Fact Checked

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• Turning Off Game Assist
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• Removing the Game Assist Widget
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• Uninstalling with Settings
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• Uninstalling with Commands
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• What is Game Assist?
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• Tips

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Microsoft Edge Game Assist is a new feature in Windows 11 that allows you to see guides and tips easily while you’re playing a game. If the widget is slowing down your computer’s performance, it’s super easy to close or uninstall from your computer. Keep reading, and we’ll walk you through how to get rid of Game Assist from your device through your settings or terminal commands so your games run smoothly!

Ways to Close or Uninstall Game Assist

• While playing a game, press Windows + G to open the Game Bar, and click the Unpin button on the Game Assist panel to close it.
• Access the Game Bar’s Widget menu, navigate to Widget Store → Installed, and click on the 3 dots next to Game Assist to uninstall it.
• Go through Settings → Apps → Installed Apps, search for Microsoft Edge Game Assist, and click the 3 dots to uninstall the program.

Steps

Section 1 of 5:

Turning Off Game Assist

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   Press ⊞ Win+G to access the Game Bar. Use the keyboard shortcut while you’re playing a game to make the Game Bar overlay appear on screen. Here you’ll see any widgets you have installed, including Game Assist on the right side.
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   Click the Unpin icon on the Game Assist panel. Hover over the pin icon at the top of the Game Assist widget until a new dropdown appears. Select the Unpin option from the list to close the widget during your gaming session.
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   Close the Game Bar to confirm your settings. After you’re finished, click the X in the top-right of the screen or use ⊞ Win+G to close the Game Bar. The next time you open it, the Game Assist widget will no longer appear.
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Removing the Game Assist Widget

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   Use ⊞ Win+G to open the Game Bar. Whenever you’re playing a game on your computer, use the keyboard shortcut to open Game Bar and any other widgets you’ve installed.
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   Open the Widget Store to see your installed widgets. Select the Widgets icon, which resembles two rectangles near the top of your screen. Then, select Widget Store near the bottom of the list. Then, click on the Installed tab near the top of the window.
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   Uninstall Microsoft Edge Game Assist. Look through the list until you find Microsoft Edge Game Assist, and click on the 3 dots near the right side of the window. Select the Uninstall option and confirm your selection. Once it’s finished uninstalling, simply press ⊞ Win+G or click the X in the top-right to close out of the Game Bar.

   • Next time you open the Game Bar, the Game Assist panel will be gone completely.
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Uninstalling with Settings

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   Navigate to your installed apps in Settings. Open your Settings from the Start menu, or press ⊞ Win+i on your keyboard. Click on the Apps tab on the left side of the window. Then, select Installed apps from the top of the list.
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   Uninstall Microsoft Edge Game Assist. Scroll down until you see “Microsoft Edge Game Assist” or “Game Assist” in the list, or search for it using the search bar at the top of the window. Click on the three dots next to the option and select Uninstall. Confirm your selection, and the Game Assist widget will be gone next time you open the Game Bar.
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Uninstalling with Commands

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   Open the Windows Terminal. Open the Start menu on your computer, and search for “Terminal” in the search bar. Click on the Terminal to open a new window and enter your commands.
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   Enter “Get-AppxPackage -Name Microsoft.Edge.GameAssist | Remove-AppxPackage”. Once you have the window open, enter the text string into the Terminal. Once you’re finished, hit Enter to send the command through and uninstall Game Assist from your device.

   • To remove Game Assist for all users on your computer, enter: Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers -Name Microsoft.Edge.GameAssist | Remove-AppxPackage
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What is Game Assist?

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   Game Assist is a widget that shows tips and guides for the game you’re playing. Game Assist was added to Windows 11 in May 2025, and it’s like a mini Microsoft Edge browser in the Xbox Game Bar. When you open the Game Assist panel while playing one of the supported games, it will suggest sites for walkthroughs, guides, and strategies to help you out. You can even pin the window and play your game at the same time so it’s easy to reference.

   • Game Assist is supposed to run seamlessly and close after a few minutes of inactivity, but some users have claimed that it opens multiple tabs and actually slows down your game’s performance.

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• When Microsoft Edge updates, it may try to reinstall Game Assist. If you notice Game Assist reappear after an update, repeat the uninstallation steps to remove it again.
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