Does Windows 10 have a built-in screen recorder?

“I’m going to record a video on my PC. Does Windows 10 have a built-in screen recorder? I don’t want to download and install an extra app to take up my computer storage.”

Windows 10 offers a built-in screen recorder called Game Bar, also known as Xbox Game Bar. You can use it to record a specific app window by pressing Windows + Alt + R or record past gameplay by pressing Windows + Alt + G on your PC or laptop.

Before you record your screen using Xbox Game Bar, it’s necessary to go to Start > Settings > Gaming > Captures to set up the recording settings and head to Xbox Game Bar (Windows + G) > Settings > Widgets to select the audio recording option.

However, Xbox Game Bar can’t record desktop, File Explorer, or other certain apps, such as Maps. Therefore, it may not fulfill your needs for recording videos on Windows 10 in some cases. To screen record on Windows 10 to capture anything you need, using a third-party app like SurFlex Screen Recorder is advisable. It can record the entire screen, a specific window, or any selected portion on your computer, making it easy to screen record with audio on Windows 10. When the built-in screen recorder on Windows 10 can’t fulfill your needs, you can give it a try.