How to record your screen in Windows 10

The screen recording tool is part of the Xbox app that comes installed by default in Windows 10.

Open the app you want to record. Unfortunately, the screen recorder tool can't capture some programs — such as File Manager

Step 1

Press the Windows key + G at the same time to open the Game Bar dialog.

Step 2

Check the "Yes, this is a game" checkbox to load the Game Bar. 

Step 3

Click on the Start Recording button (or Win + Alt + R) to begin capturing video. 

Step 4

Stop the recording by clicking on the red recording bar that will be on the top right of the program window.  

Step 5

Instead of clicking the recording button, click the camera icon on the Game Bar or Win + Alt + PrtScn.  

Step 6