Easy Ways to Record Windows 10 PC Screens Without Software or Applications

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Sunday, June 14, 2020

UPDATimes - How to record a PC or laptop screen on Windows 10 is very important to know. Because, it has become a need for tutorials for others, especially workers.

To record a PC or laptop screen can be done in 2 ways, namely recording a PC screen without software (application) and recording a PC screen with software.

Actually, there are several free applications that can be used to record the screen of a Windows 10 PC. However, most software usually includes a watermark on each recording file.

Easy Ways to Record Windows 10 PC Screens Without Software or Applications
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Easy Ways to Record Windows 10 PC Screens Without Software or Applications
Saturday, June 13, 2020 16:30 WIB

UPDATimes - How to record the screen of a PC or laptop Windows 10 is very important to know. Because, it has become a need for tutorials for others, especially workers.

To record a PC or laptop screen can be done in 2 ways, namely recording a PC screen without software (application) and recording a PC screen with software.

Actually, there are several free applications that can be used to record the screen of a Windows 10 PC. However, most software usually includes a watermark on each recording file.

Of course, the way to record PC screens without software is chosen by most people so that the appearance of the recorded video does not damage the view due to the watermark.

How to Record a PC Screen Without Software or Applications

Illustration recording a Windows 10 PC screen

There are many ways to record a PC screen without software or applications. However, one commonly used method is the XBOX Game Bar. What is XBOX Game Bar?

XBOX Game Bar is a feature in Windows 10 that is quite familiar, especially for gaming content creators. Use the Game Bar feature to record the screen (screen recording) of the gameplay and share it on social media.

1. How to Record a Windows 10 PC Screen with XBOX Game Bar

However, recording a PC screen with the Game Bar feature can only be used for Windows 10 Build 15019 and above (Creators Update) only.

This means, not all Windows 10 has the XBOX Game Bar feature. Therefore, before recording the screen with this feature, you should first check the version of Windows PC / laptop used.

-How to record a Windows 10 PC screen with XBOX Game Bar can be seen in this article. For complete ways are as follows:

• Activate the XBOX Game Bar feature on the PC. How to activate it by entering the 'Settings' menu, then selecting 'Gaming' and activating the 'Game Bar' option.

• If the XBOX Game Bar feature is activated, you can immediately start recording the screen by pressing the Windows Key (WinKey) + G on the keyboard. Then, check 'Yes, this is a game'. (Note: The WinKey + G command can only work if you are operating an application.)

• Automatically, the Game Bar will appear immediately. If the Game Bar feature has appeared, then click the red circle button 'Start / Stop Recording' or press 'Windows + Alt + R'.

• The recording process will begin. If the recording is enough, you can stop recording the screen by clicking the 'Stop Recording' button. If the toolbar suddenly disappears, press Winkey + G again and select 'Stop Recording.

• Automatically, Windows will save all video files or screenshots recorded in .mp4 format in the 'Captures' folder.

2. How to Record a Windows 10 PC Screen with Shortcut

In addition to the XBOX Game Bar feature, you can use the access key (shortcut) on the keyboard so that recording a computer or laptop screen can be easier.

-Here are some shortcuts for PC screens without software:

• Windows logo key + Alt + G, to record the last video that has been set in duration.
• Windows logo key + Alt + R, to start and stop video recording as a whole.
• Windows logo key + Alt + PrtScn, to capture game images on a PC screen.

How to Record a PC Screen with Software or Applications

Illustration recording a Windows 10 PC screen

Next, there is also a way to record a PC screen with the help of software or applications, one of which is the VLC Media Player software.

VLC Media Player is indeed known as software for playing various video formats. However, VLC Media Player apparently can be used to record PC screens too.

Then, how to record a PC screen with software or applications for Windows 10? For more information, consider the following review:

• Install and open the VLC Media Player application. Click the 'Media' menu and select 'Open Capture Device'.
     
• Later, the 'Capture Device' tab will appear and select 'Desktop' in the 'Capture Mode' section. Then, at 'Desired frame rate for the capture' enter the 15 fps number to record the screen maximally.
     
• On select reverse triangle at the bottom next to the 'Play' button and select the 'Convert' option.
  Next, you will be directed to the location where the screen recording is saved by clicking 'Browse'. Then, click 'Start' to start recording.
    
• The PC screen recording process will take place. If the recording is sufficient and wants to be stopped, return to the VLC Media Player application then click 'Stop Recording'.
     
• Automatically, Windows will save the file capture or screen recording in a predetermined folder.

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