How to Use Game Bar to Screen Record on Windows

Here’s how to record on Windows 10 using the Game bar. You’ll need to set up the Windows Game Bar if you haven’t already. Once you’ve set it up, follow the steps below.

Windows 10 Game Bar Limitations

It’s easy to record your screen on Windows 10 with the Game bar, but there are a few caveats.

Some applications, such as File Manager, cannot be captured with the Game bar.You cannot capture your desktop; you must be capturing an app.If while you’re capturing, another window appears over the one you are recording, it won’t appear in your recording (but the movement of your cursor will).You can use apps from either the Windows Store or apps that you’ve already installed on your computer.

How to Screen Capture in Windows 10 Using PowerPoint

If you need to capture your desktop or capture multiple windows, Microsoft PowerPoint might be a better option for capturing your screen. It’s fast to set up and more versatile than using the Game bar.