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Xbox Game Bar is an incredibly handy solution for capturing screen videos on Windows 11 built right in. However, Xbox Game Bar lacks the functionality to capture screen videos for user tasks when interacting with File Explorer.
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Guide to Record Screen Videos on Win 11 Computers
Nevertheless, this software can still serve most user tasks and needs, especially when you want to record a game or a bug appearing on your computer.
How to Record Screen Videos on Windows 11
To record the screen on Windows 11, readers can follow these steps:
Step 1: Open the Xbox Game Bar app from the File Explorer or from the Start menu.
Step 2: Next, activate the toolbar of Xbox Game Bar by pressing Windows + G and click the 'Capture' button on the opened toolbar.
Step 3: You can optionally choose to use the recording feature during screen video recording or not by clicking the 'Mic' button in the Capture selection dialog or using the Windows + Alt + M key combination.
Step 4: Once you've set up the mic, click the 'Start Recording' button in the Capture selection dialog or use the Windows + Alt + R key combination to start or stop screen recording.
Throughout the Windows 11 screen recording process, the Capture Status control panel will be minimized and displayed in the bottom right corner of the computer screen.
Step 5: When you want to end the screen recording process, click the 'Recording button' in the Capture Status toolbar or use the Windows + Alt + R key combination.
Step 6: After stopping the screen video recording, a notification window will appear indicating that the video has been successfully saved on the computer. Click the icon as shown in the picture to view the list of screen video recordings performed by Xbox Game Bar.
Alternatively, you can click the Show all captures button in the Capture toolbar to open the Gallery view interface of Xbox Game Bar.
Step 7: In the Gallery view window, you can preview your screen recorded video by clicking the Play button. You can also adjust the video volume using the volume icon, as well as play the video on a different screen by clicking the Cast to Device button.
Step 8: To change the name of the screen recorded video file, click the 'Edit' button below the video preview frame. Other information such as the recording date, the name of the recorded app, and the video file size are also displayed below.
Step 9: To find out the location where the video is saved on the computer, click the Open file location option or delete the screen recorded video by clicking the Delete option.
Additionally, people can also use the Xbox Game Bar tool to capture screens on Windows 11:
Here are the steps to record screen videos on Windows 11 computers using the Xbox Game Bar app. Additionally, you can also utilize some third-party screen recording software if you find it easier and more convenient than the Xbox Game Bar.
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If you're looking to split the screen on Windows 11 laptops, it's entirely possible. Check out this article to easily split your screen.
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