Hi David,
The message "Something went wrong" in Xbox Game Bar is quite generic and can be related to account sign-in, network connectivity, or Xbox services. Since the post does not include an error code or troubleshooting details, it may help to try a few quick checks first.
Please try these troubleshooting steps:
1, Sign out and back into Xbox Game Bar
- Press Windows + G
- Open the Xbox Social widget
- Sign out, then sign back in with your Microsoft account
2, Restart Xbox services
- Restart your PC
- Open Xbox Game Bar again and try joining the party
3, Update gaming components
- Open Microsoft Store
- Check for updates to Xbox Game Bar, Xbox app, and Gaming Services
4, Test another party or device
- If possible, try joining the same party from an Xbox console or the Xbox mobile app to determine whether the issue is specific to the PC.
To help narrow this down, could you provide:
- A screenshot of the error message (please remove any personal information)
- Whether this happens with all parties or only a specific friend/group
- Whether the issue started recently or after a Windows update
With those details, the community may be able to offer more targeted troubleshooting steps.
Let me know if you need further assistance, feel free to ask me by clicking "Add Comment" or "Add Answer" if you cannot add comment so your response will be visible. Thanks for your effort.
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