The instructions apply to all laptops running Windows 11 or Windows 10.
Select therecordsymbol to switch to screen recording.
Click and drag over the area you want to record.
Television producer working during filming.Javier Zayas Photography / Moment / Getty Images
PressStartwhen you’re ready.
You’ll have a few seconds to get situated before the recording actually begins.
The buttons along the top of the screen control whether system sounds and audio from your microphone are recorded.
These options can be toggled on and off during the recording, too.
Press thestopbutton to save and end the screen recording.
The Snipping Tool stores recordings in theVideos>Screen Recordingsfolder of your user account.
it’s possible for you to also choose a new location by pressing the save button.
On your keyboard, press theWin+G, or search forGame Barand bring up the app.
Look for the Capture window in the upper-left corner.
If you don’t see it, select theCaptureicon (the video camera) in the top toolbar.
shut the options window when you’re done.
initiate the app or game you want to record.
bring up the Xbox Game Bar and select theRecordicon in the Capture window.
When you’re finished recording, select theStopicon.
Alternatively, use the keyboard shortcutWin+Alt+Rto start and stop recording.
Select theGame clip recordedpop-up notification or initiate the Xbox Game Bar to view your recording.
The Xbox Game Bar Gallery will open with a preview of your recording.
If it doesn’t appear automatically, select theGalleryicon (the game controller and film).
SelectOpen file locationto view the video in File Explorer.
The default location for Game Bar recordings is yourVideos>Capturesfolder.
There are lots of screen recording programs, some with unique features and built-in editing tools.
Check out our guide onhow to capture a screen recording with VLCif it’s already installed.
There’s also a portable (no install) version.
Go toCapture>Screen recording(to record anMP4video) orScreen recording (GIF).
Alternatively, use the keyboard shortcutShift+PrtScto record an MP4 orCtrl+Shift+PrtScto record a GIF.
Select a window or click and drag to highlight an area to record.
To record the whole screen, select your desktop.
The recording will start shortly after you make a selection.
A red dot will appear in the Windows taskbar indicating that the screen is being recorded.
When you’re finished recording, right-click thered dotand selectStop.
This program stores recordings in this folder by default:Documents>ShareX>Screenshots>[date].
There’s a key on your keyboard labeledPrtSc.
