Why is Xbox going to delete my captures?

Xbox will now delete game clips and screenshots stored on the Xbox network after 90 days, forcing users to back them up on their own devices. Previously, users had unlimited storage on the Xbox network as long as content received at least one view, but now they have to manage their storage space.
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Why are my Xbox captures disappearing?

Game clips or screenshots that you've uploaded to the Xbox network might be deleted after 90 days. To ensure that your favorite gaming moments are preserved, make sure to back up your game clips or screenshots. Captures that are uploaded to OneDrive will not delete after 90 days.
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Can you get back deleted Xbox captures?

If the clips were only stored on your Xbox console, then the clips are gone for good after deletion. You need to disconnect the drive and seek data recovery. If they were stored on your local hard drives, data recovery will be much straightforward.
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Are Xbox network captures set to be deleted from 9 January?

As of January 9, the new rules regarding content uploaded to the Xbox Network will go live, which means that any captures (screenshots and video clips) stored on the platform for more than 90 days will be automatically scrubbed from the system.
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What is the new Xbox policy?

From November 12, 2023, Microsoft will no longer allow unauthorized third-party accessories to be used with its Xbox consoles. Players are reporting a warning message displaying on Xbox when plugging in unauthorized accessories, notifying them of the date their accessories will be blocked with "error 0x82d60002."
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What is not allowed in a Xbox PFP?

On the Xbox network, it's forbidden to share in-game imagery that: Contains profanity, hate speech, or offensive gestures.
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What is not allowed as an Xbox profile picture?

If you're looking for a place on the internet to be overly edgy or get that rise out of people, Xbox isn't the place for you. For example, don't: Upload a gamerpic that shows real-life graphic violence. Make provocative religious comments in your profile.
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Are all Xbox clips being deleted?

"Due to a new policy starting October 1st, 2023, existing and new captures on the Xbox Network will be automatically deleted after 90 days. The first deletions will start in January 2024. To back up your game captures before they're gone, select Get Started below.
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How long does Xbox capture last?

Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. Select Capture & share > Start recording. Depending on your game clip resolution and available storage space, clips can last up to 10 minutes (capturing to internal storage) or 1 hour (capturing to external storage). To end the clip, open the guide and press the X button .
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Will removing Xbox account delete saves?

Delete Profile Only – This deletes the Xbox profile but leaves saved games and achievements. Delete Profile and Items – This deletes the profile and the associated saved games and achievements.
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Where are Xbox screen captures saved?

Near the top of the Captures screen, you'll see a section displaying the folder location where screenshots and game clips are automatically stored. You can quickly access that location by pressing the Open folder button.
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Is gamer DVR safe?

We implement a variety of security measures when a user purchases a subscription, creates an account, or accesses their information to maintain the safety of your personal information. All transactions are processed through a gateway provider and are not stored or processed on our servers.
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How do I recover a deleted video clip?

  1. Method 1: Check Recycle Bin for Lost Videos.
  2. Method 2: Recover from a File History Backup.
  3. Method 3: Use Data Recovery Software to Restore Permanently Deleted Videos.
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How do I enable game captures on Xbox?

On your console:
  1. Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide and select Profile & system > Settings > Preferences.
  2. Select Capture & share.
  3. Under “Automatically upload,” make sure you've selected Captures by me or games or Captures by me.
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What is Xbox OneDrive?

Microsoft's OneDrive service allows you to store your files in the cloud for fast access when on the go. Whether you're using an Android or iOS device, a Mac or Windows computer, or even an Xbox, you can access your photos, videos, and files stored on OneDrive.
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Why are my Xbox clips only 7 seconds long?

My clip is shorter than expected

There are a few reasons why this may happen: Time spent outside the game is removed from the clip. For example, if you back out of the game to the Home screen while recording, the time on the Home screen will not make it into the clip.
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How often should I dust my Xbox?

General cleaning recommendations

Clean every 3-6 months or whenever needed. Important Power off and disconnect your Xbox console from the wall before cleaning it.
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Do screenshots take up storage on Xbox?

Yes. They take up space. You can try to upload to onedrive and then remove it from your console. That way it won't take any space locally, only on onedrive.
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Can people see my Xbox clips?

Players can share their favorite gaming moments to their activity feed for others on the Xbox network to see and share. Screenshots, game clips, achievements, and broadcasts can be posted for everyone to see or just friends.
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Is Xbox deleting old games?

Microsoft announced a change in its policy last year in October, where the seemingly unlimited storage on the Xbox network was changed to have a 90-day expiry date. This effectively meant that any game clip or screenshot, which is more than 90 days old, will get deleted from the cloud storage.
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How do you clip what happened on Xbox?

To capture the last 30 seconds of game play, press the Xbox button on your controller and then press the button (Record that). For longer recordings, press the Xbox button on your controller, then choose Capture options. Then select Record from now or Capture what happened.
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Is it illegal to sell Xbox accounts?

Buying, selling, sharing, borrowing, or trading Microsoft accounts is a violation of the Microsoft Services Agreement and the Community Standards for Xbox.
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Why are Xbox gamertag only 12 characters?

Why do gamertags only support 12 characters? We require at least 3 characters to auto-assign you a suffix and make sure that everybody has an equal chance to have a name they can be proud of. Many older games allowed 16 characters for displaying gamertags.
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How old do you have to be to have a custom PFP on Xbox?

Upload a custom image

Note Custom images are only available for adult Microsoft accounts.
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