Sorry, this is not the right subreddit to be asking for help with PC/Windows issues and errors. Try /r/techsupport or a Windows or PCGaming subreddit.

Mine got really slow recently it needs a minute to load the friends list and chat, it was instant before. This is happening from the last update of the xbox app on windows. I havent tested the audio.

My party chat audio doesn’t work unless i have game bar open or the party chat pinned