Microsoft Mixer cannot broadcast mainly due to restrictions on apps to run in the background. This error can also occur due to conflicting settings of the Game Bar. If we narrow it down, the Mixer’s broadcasting error occurs when a user attempts to broadcast with Windows 10 Game Bar . The Mixer logo appears with the scrolling blue dots for some time and then it closes with the notification “ Broadcasting isn’t working. Something went wrong. Try broadcasting again later ”.

Fix: Microsoft Mixer Broadcasting Error - 1

Try broadcasting Again Later Mixer Error

This is a very common scenario which occurs usually when streaming games on some platform or broadcasting directly to a channel. This issue is solved easily given that the game you are trying to stream provides enough permissions to do so.

Before trying any of the solutions

  1. Reboot Modem.
  2. Check service status of Mixer
  3. There are a few games out there that are blocked by the developer from streaming. Hence, you should make sure that is not the case with you.

1. Reset the Windows Game Bar

Conflicting settings of the Game Bar/Mixer can cause the broadcasting error. Since Mixer is part of Windows Game Bar, resetting Game Bar will reset Mixer’s settings as well and thus may solve the broadcasting problem. Do note that by performing this action, all the current settings of your Game Bar and will be erased. Personal preferences might also be lost.

  1. Press Windows key, type Game Bar and in the resulting list, click on the Game Bar Settings . Open Game Bar Settings
  2. Now in the Game Bar window, toggle the switch of Record Game Clips, Screenshots and broadcasting using Game Bar to OFF . Toggle the Switch of Record Game Clips, Screenshots and broadcasting using Game Bar to Off
  3. Restart your computer completely.
  4. Press Windows key, type Game Bar and in the resulting list, click on the Game Bar Settings . Open Game Bar Settings
  5. Once in the Game Bar window again, toggle the Record Game Clips, Screenshots and broadcasting using Game Bar to ON again. Toggle the Switch of Record Game Clips, Screenshots and broadcasting using Game Bar to On
  6. Even though this looks like a small action, it completely relaunches the Mixer functionality. L aunch the game and broadcast to check if it is working fine now.

2. Allow Windows To Run the Apps in The Background

Whenever Windows detects that you are playing a game, it will turn off some applications (that are not allowed to run in the background) for a smoother user experience. If the global setting of running the background apps is turned off, then the user will not be able to broadcast via Mixer (since it also considers the Mixer as a background application). This issue doesn’t happen with people having updated Windows.

  1. Press Windows key, type Privacy and from the resulting list, click on Privacy Settings . Open Privacy Settings
  2. Now in the left pane of window, scroll down to find and click on Background apps .
  3. Toggle the switch of Let apps run in the background to on . Toggle the Switch of Let apps run in the background to On
  4. Now launch the game and broadcast and see if the issue is resolved. Also consider restarting your computer before broadcasting again.

3. Renew Your Stream Key

Microsoft has implemented a Streamer Review for broadcasting via Mixer to improve the validation and monitoring of new streamers. Streamers are required to login with their Microsoft account at the Mixer website to enable additional screening of their accounts. After that, streamers will have to wait for 24-hour before getting a new stream key and then they can start streaming. Renewing your streaming key may solve the problem.

Note: This action might put your current streaming key on hold.

  1. Launch your browser, go to Offiicial Mixer Website , log in with your linked Microsoft Account and then open ‘ Broadcast Dashboard ‘. The Microsoft Account should be the same that you have used with your Windows. Sign In Mixer
  2. Now go to the “ Broadcast ” tab.
  3. Inside the Broadcast tab, select “ Get Started ”.
  4. Watch the required Mixer Safety Video .
  5. After completion of the video, wait for 24-hour (review period).
  6. After elapse of 24 hours, again, go to the “ Broadcast ” tab to read and sign the Streamer Pledge .
  7. After completing all the steps, you would receive your new stream key.
  8. Now launch the game and start broadcasting.

If the error message still persists even after performing all the above actions, consider relogging into your Microsoft Account on your Windows. This will probably erase all your preferences. You can also try creating a new local account and checking out the behaviour of Mixin there.

How to Fix “Printer is in an error state” Issue?

The error “ WinRAR Error: Next Volume Is Required ” usually appears when you’re extracting a multi-part RAR archive and WinRAR can’t find (or can’t correctly identify) the next file in the sequence . This often happens when a volume is missing , stored in a different folder , or renamed in a way that breaks the archive’s expected order .

Fix: Microsoft Mixer Broadcasting Error - 2

In this guide, we’ll go over the most reliable fixes confirmed by affected users, along with what each method is doing behind the scenes so you can choose the right one for your situation.

Important: To extract multi-volume archives, you should always start extraction from the first file in the set. This is usually file.part1.rar , or (in older sets) the main .rar file that comes before .r01 , .r02 , and so on.

1. Download and Place the Missing RAR File

WinRAR needs all parts of a multi-volume archive to complete extraction. This error usually appears when one of the volumes in a set like .part2.rar , .r01 , .r02 , .001 , and similar naming formats is missing . Downloading the missing volume and placing it in the same folder as the other parts allows WinRAR to continue extracting normally .

  1. Look at the error message or review the list of archive parts in the folder.
  2. Identify which volume is missing (for example, part2.rar , .r02 , .001 , etc.).
  3. Go back to the website or source where you downloaded the archive.
  4. Locate and download the exact missing file using the same naming format as the others.
  5. Make sure the new file name matches the pattern of the rest. Example: If you have file.part1.rar and file.part3.rar , the missing one must be file.part2.rar .
  6. Move the downloaded missing volume into the same folder as the other archive parts.
  7. Confirm that all parts are in a single folder before extracting.
  8. Right-click the first file in the series (usually part1 or the main .rar file) and select Extract Here or Extract to Folder .
  9. WinRAR should now detect all volumes and continue extraction normally .

2. Manually Browse & Select the Next Volume

Use this method only if the next volume already exists , but WinRAR is failing to detect it automatically. This can happen due to incorrect naming , the file being in a different location , or a temporary file access issue. Manually browsing helps WinRAR locate the correct volume and resume extraction without interruption .

  1. Right-click the first file in the series (usually .rar or part1.rar ) and select Extract Here or Extract to Folder .
  2. When WinRAR cannot find the next volume, it will show the “ Next Volume Is Required ” message.
  3. A small window will appear, allowing you to manually select the next volume .
  4. Use the file explorer window to locate the folder where the other archive parts are saved.
  5. Select the next part based on the naming order (example: select file.part2.rar after file.part1.rar ).
  6. Make sure the selected file matches the naming format of the archive (no extra characters like (1) and no mismatched numbering).
  7. WinRAR will resume extraction using the selected volume .
  8. If additional volumes are missing or stored separately, WinRAR may prompt you again. Repeat the same process until extraction completes.

3. Rename the RAR files in Order

WinRAR relies on a proper naming sequence (such as file.part1.rar , file.part2.rar , file.part3.rar ) to extract multi-volume archives. If a file is named incorrectly, contains extra characters, or is out of order, WinRAR may fail to locate the next volume and show this error. Renaming the files correctly helps WinRAR follow the sequence and extract the archive without interruptions .

Note: Renaming only changes the file name , not the file contents. The goal is to restore the correct sequence so WinRAR can detect the next volume.

  1. Go to the folder where all the RAR files are saved.
  2. Make sure all parts of the archive are present and stored in the same folder .
  3. Check how the parts are currently named . Common patterns include:
file.part1.rar, file.part2.rar, file.part3.rar
file.rar, file.r01, file.r02, file.r03
  1. Look for files that don’t match the expected numbering pattern (for example, file.part01.rar , file.part1(1).rar , or unrelated names).
  2. Rename each file so it follows the same order without extra characters or mismatched numbering. Example:
Incorrect: file.part1.rar, file.part3.rar, file.part2(1).rar
Correct: file.part1.rar, file.part2.rar, file.part3.rar
  1. Make sure the text before the number is exactly the same for all files.
  2. Only the last part number should change.
  3. Right-click the first file in the series (usually part1.rar or the main .rar file) and select Extract Here .
  4. WinRAR should now recognize the sequence and continue extraction normally .

If you still get the same prompt: the archive set is likely incomplete (a part was never downloaded or was removed), or one of the volumes is corrupt and must be re-downloaded from the original source.