How to screen record Xbox Game Bar on Windows 11 and Windows 10

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Capture video from apps in Windows 11 or Windows 10 using Xbox Game Bar

Use Xbox Game Bar with your keyboard and screen reader to record video clips of your favorite games or applications. These video clips can be used as a troubleshooting tool, allowing you to record the specific steps you took to reproduce the issue within a game or application. Files can be saved and shared to help diagnose problems. Follow the steps below to record and save video captures using Game Bar.

reference: Some applications on Windows 11 or Windows 10 may not be compatible with Game Bar. For example, this feature will not work in applications such as File Explorer or Notepad. Additionally, the Game Bar does not open on the desktop. If you’re using tablet mode on a tablet or computer, you’ll need to connect a keyboard to take advantage of Game Bar features.

1. While playing a game, open Xbox Game Bar by pressing Windows logo key + G on your keyboard. You will be prompted to open the Game Bar. Yes, this is a game Check the box that says to open the Game Bar.

   reference: Instead of using Windows logo key + G, you can also press Windows logo key + Alt + R to immediately start recording when playing a game in full screen (or full screen only) mode.

2. Record from now onSelect (circle) to start recording the clip, then stop recordingSelect (square) to end recording.
3. Take a screenshotSelect (camera icon) to take pictures of what’s happening in the game.
4. For full-screen computer games, use Windows logo key + Alt + G to start or stop recording. For games in full-screen (or full-screen only) mode, you won’t see the Game Bar, but you can start or stop recording using Windows logo key + Alt + R.
5. To edit a clip Xbox Select the button to open the Xbox app, then capture Select.
6. Within your application, perform any troubleshooting steps or actions you want to record.

   reference: Selected items on the screen will be highlighted when selected, but the mouse pointer or movement may not be visible while the recording is playing.

7. Video capture files are basically Video > Capture It is saved in the user folder below. In recorded videos, files are saved as MP4 file (.mp4) type by default.

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Applicable product

Alienware, XPS, G Series, G Series, Alienware, XPS