Windows: Record Your Screen

At times it may be necessary to record your screen, including the audio generated on your computer. Examples:

During demonstrations
During Meetings where the presenter is not able to record the meeting
During training sessions

note: It is important that if you do record other participants that you inform them that you are recording and provide an opportunity for them to opt out.

Warning: Recording persons without consent and/or for retaliatory or disciplinary purposes may be unlawful.

Requirements

Windows 10 or Later

XBOX Game Bar

Instructions

Windows has a recording tool built into the operating system or installed via the Microsoft Store (link provided above). And is part of the XBOX Game Bar tool that is primarily used for game streaming and recording. But it is easily repurposed for business purposes when needed.

Close all windows on your screen except the meeting or app you wish to record.
Access the Xbox Game Bar from the Start menu. You can also press the ‘Windows logo key+G’ to open the recorder.
When the Xbox Game Bar app opens, click the Start Record button or press ‘Windows logo key+Alt+R’.
Start your meeting as usual and in the background, the Windows Game Bar will screen record your Zoom Meeting on your desktop.
When you are done stop the recording
Click on the pop-up that tell you your recording has been saved. This will take you to the folder your recording is saved in.

There are additional settings that can be configured for the recording, such as:

Sound Mixing: Muting, Un-Muting, or changing the volume level of specific applications and voice input
Choosing the Audio devices