Help! I'm getting confused about how to start screen recording.

[treekmostly22]

Hi every someone, please help by explaining the right way to start screen recording in windows 10

 

[Garrett Anthony]

No worries, I can guide you through it! Starting a screen recording on Windows 10 is actually quite simple. You can do it using the built-in Xbox Game Bar, or with other third-party tools. I'll walk you through using the Xbox Game Bar, which comes pre-installed with Windows 10.

Using Xbox Game Bar to Screen Record:a​

1. Open the Xbox Game Bar:
   • Press Win + G on your keyboard to open the Xbox Game Bar. If this is your first time using it, you might need to enable it.
   • If you don't see the Game Bar, go to Settings > Gaming and turn on Xbox Game Bar.
2. Start Recording:
   • Once the Xbox Game Bar is open, you'll see several widgets like "Capture", "Audio", and "Performance".
   • Click on the Capture widget (the one that looks like a small camera icon).
   • In the Capture widget, click on the Start Recording button (a circle button or press Win + Alt + R to start recording immediately).
3. Stop Recording:
   • To stop recording, click the Stop button in the Capture widget, or you can press Win + Alt + R again.
   • The video will be saved in your Videos folder under a subfolder named Captures.

Additional Notes:​

• The Xbox Game Bar works well for recording apps and games, but it may not record your entire desktop (like the taskbar or File Explorer). It focuses on recording active windows or games.
• If you want to record the entire desktop, consider using third-party apps like OBS Studio or Camtasia, which offer more flexibility for screen recording.

Let me know if you need more details or if you'd like help with one of the third-party tools!

 

[treekmostly22]

thanks a lot will you please tell me about how to increase the time of screen recording

 

[Garrett Anthony]

You're welcome! If you're looking to increase the time of your screen recording. Let's break it down for each:

For Windows 10/11 (using Xbox Game Bar)​

• Xbox Game Bar doesn't have a specific time limit, but it might stop after 4 hours.
• To record for longer periods, you can use third-party apps like OBS Studio or ScreenRec, which have no time limitations.