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HOW TO RECORD A SCREEN ON WINDOWS

By Rory Mellon published 21 January 22

Here’s how to record a screen on Windows

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Sharing what you see on your PC is easy once you know how to record a screen on
Windows. When you need more than just a screenshot, perhaps for a video tutorial
or presentation, Windows' built-in screen recording feature is really simple to
use.




Previously, recording a screen on Windows required expensive equipment or
third-party software, but Windows 10 and Windows 11 have the functionality built
right, allowing anyone to record their screen with just a few clicks of a mouse.




You're going to be using the Xbox Game Bar tool, but don't worry if you're not a
gamer. While this tool can seem a little finicky, it’s actually a pretty
straightforward process, as we’ll explain below. 





The one catch is that you can't use these features to record Windows Desktop or
File Explorer, though that shouldn't be a problem for most users.




So, if you're ready to go, here's how to record your screen on Windows. 




Note: This guide was written for Windows 10, though the steps also apply to
Windows 11.




1. OPEN THE APP YOU WANT TO RECORD 





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Open whatever app or program you want to record on your screen. It’s worth
noting that the recording tool won’t work on everything. Programs such as File
Manager or your device’s desktop won’t allow recording, but most other apps
will, including most video games as well. For the sake of this tutorial, we’re
recording a video of Google Chrome.  




2. PRESS WINDOWS + G TO OPEN XBOX GAME BAR 





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The Win + G is keyboard shortcut instantly opens the Xbox Game Bar tool. If
you'd rather type it out, open the Start menu and type "Xbox Game Bar."




3. CLICK RECORD 





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Press the Record button in the top left of the Xbox Game Bar — it’s the one that
looks like a white circle. Alternatively use the keyboard shortcut Windows + Alt
+ R. This will start the recording process. It's worth noting that sound is also
recorded as well, so don’t leave a video or music playing in the background
unless required.  




4. UNCHECK THE MIC BUTTON (OPTIONAL)





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If your device has a built-in microphone or is connected to one, you can also
capture mic audio. This is useful for adding voice-over to your recording,
perfect for creating tutorials or a video lecture. 



To record your mic audio, just make sure to uncheck the mic icon which is
located next to the recording button as well as on the “capture status” bar that
will appear once you start recording. 



Mic audio is muted by default, so make sure you don’t forget to switch it on if
required. 




5. CLICK STOP TO FINISH RECORDING 





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Once you’ve recorded everything you need, just hit the blue stop button on the
“capture status” bar and your recording will end. The stop button can also be
found on the capture tab as well. 



If the interface has disappeared, just press Windows + G to bring the Xbox Game
Bar back up. 




6. FIND YOUR RECORDING IN FILE MANAGER 





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Once you’ve created your recording, locating the file is super simple. Each
recording you make will be automatically stored by Windows in a file labeled
“Captures” which can be found in the Videos section of your File Manager. From
here you can rename the files, move them to a different location or send them to
someone via email or services like DropBox. 



Now you know how to record a screen on Windows, you might want to check out what
we think are the 7 best new Windows 11 features, and in our guides on how to set
up multiple desktops in Windows 11 and how to enable God Mode in Windows 11 or
10.

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