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How do I record my screen on Windows 11 with sound
I've recently upgraded to Windows 11 and I'm encountering some difficulties with a task that I think many of you might have experience with. Specifically, I'm trying to figure out how to record my sc...
Snipping Tool and Xbox Game Bar are the built-in screen recorder utilities in Windows 11. I don't know which one caused you trouble, but they can record audio and screen simultaneously.
If it's the Snipping tool, firstly check whether you've toggled on the below options in the settings; that's where you might get the audio not recording issue.
ê”· "Include microphone input by default when a screen recording starts."
ê”· "Include system audio by default when a screen recording starts."
If it happens in the Snipping Tool and Xbox Game Bar, change the Control Panel.
1. Open Control Panel, select Sound, switch to the Recording tab, select the Microphone, and then Properties.
2. Switch to the Advanced option, uncheck the option "Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device" and then try.
You cannot expect perfect recording abilities and flexibility in native screen recorders in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Many users relying highly on screen recording tasks tend to use OBS, VLC, and other professional apps to capture screen and sound on a computer.
You can follow this quick guide, which shares insights on several classic screen recorders for Windows 11 and includes an elaborate guide on how to use each one.
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2304571/free-screen-record-windows-11-2024.html
