{"id":5197,"date":"2019-11-19T11:57:22","date_gmt":"2019-11-19T11:57:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/?p=5197"},"modified":"2019-11-20T11:59:16","modified_gmt":"2019-11-20T11:59:16","slug":"fix-cant-record-right-now-try-again-later","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/fix-cant-record-right-now-try-again-later\/","title":{"rendered":"How to fix ‘Can\u2019t Record Right Now Try Again Later’ issue?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Microsoft developed Windows 10 with gamers in mind, and enhancements are still being made to the OS to provide the perfect gaming experience. Part of the feature deployed to make gaming on the OS more fun and eventful is the Xbox Game Bar. The utility packs useful options and offers gamers several in-game capabilities. Game Bar also receives regular updates and enhancements, such as the newly introduced Xbox widgets and Spotify that Microsoft is making available.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can activate Game Bar through the native Settings application in the OS, and while gaming, a simple simultaneous tap on the Windows and G keys summons the feature. There you can apply different settings and customizations.<\/span><\/p>\n

With Game Bar, you can take screenshots and even initiate a Beam broadcast, but one of the prominent features of Game Bar is in-game recording. This feature allows you to record footage of your gameplay. The process isn\u2019t always smooth, though, as Game Bar comes with its share of problems. One of the issues users face is the \u201cCan\u2019t record right now, try again later\u201d error message when trying to record a game. Different problems trigger the error message, and there are several different methods to get rid of it.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re frustrated by this issue, this guide provides everything you should know on how to fix the Windows 10 game bar error \u201cCan’t record right now, try again later\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

What causes the \u201cCan’t record right now, try again later\u201d error?<\/h2>\n

Several system glitches and errors could be causing the error. Understanding each one will give you an idea of what may have gone wrong whenever you see the error and can point you to the right fix for your system. You\u2019ll also learn how to avoid the problem in the future by knowing the possible causes. Here are known issues that can lead to the \u201cCan\u2019t record right now, try again later\u201d error message:<\/span><\/p>\n

Misconfigured Xbox files<\/h3>\n

Game Bar relies on specific Xbox files to function properly. If any of these files gets broken or goes missing for any reason, you\u2019ll experience all sorts of problems with Game Bar, the recording issue being one of them. Some gamers reported that they had resolved the problem by fixing their Xbox installation files. You\u2019ll find out how to do that later on.<\/span><\/p>\n

Issue with previous recording<\/h3>\n

If the last recording you ran with Game Bar was interrupted or ended abruptly before the feature got to save the recorded game footage, this can cause a backlog of issues. There\u2019s a simple fix in this case. Keep reading to find out.<\/span><\/p>\n

Microsoft Store cache<\/h3>\n

The error message may come up because of issues with the Windows store cache. If you have used the store for a while without clearing the cache, this will lead to the cache becoming larger than it is advised. To get rid of the annoying error, in this case, you\u2019ll have to clear the cache, and we\u2019ll show you how.<\/span><\/p>\n

Clashes with temporary files<\/h3>\n

Temporary files saved on your hard drive can cause storage issues and trigger the \u201cCan\u2019t record right now, try again later\u201d error. If temporary files are the reason you\u2019re facing the error message, the fix involves deleting these files. This fix worked for many users, and we\u2019ll show you how to apply it.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to get rid of the Game Bar “Can’t record right now, try again later” issue<\/h2>\n

Now, let\u2019s dive into the fixes and how you can apply them. You should follow the solutions below one after the other because it boosts your chances of finding the right fix faster.<\/span><\/p>\n

Before you go ahead:<\/h2>\n

Make sure Game Bar is switched on in Settings. To do this:<\/span><\/p>\n