How to record a Video with the Game Bar in Windows 10

Description: This article will show how to record the screen using the built in Game Bar in Windows 10. This new feature was implemented with the launch of Windows 10.

  1. While in an application, press the Windows key on the keyboard and the letter G at the same time. This will display the prompt Do you want to open Game Bar? Check the box for Yes, this is a game.
    Windows 10 Game Bar open prompt
  2. The game bar will open with five options. The record icon, represented by a red circle, will start the recording process.
    Windows 10 Game Bar
  3. Once the recording begins, there will be a stop icon to end recording, along with a timer for the video.
    Windows 10 Game Bar Recording
  4. After a few seconds, the bar will minimize to the top right corner of the screen. To end the video when the bar minimizes, click on the arrow at the top right.
    Windows 10 Game Bar Minimized
  5. Once finished, a notification will pop up on the side of the screen and go into the Action Center showing the video has been recorded.
    Windows 10 End of video recording notification
  6. The videos saved by the Game Bar can be found in the directory: %UserProfile%\Videos\Captures where %UserProfile% is your login name.
    Windows 10 Video locations

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