How to Screen Record in Windows (With Audio): Easy Windows 10 & 11 Guide

Whether you want to record important meetings, online classes, gameplay videos or tutorials, Windows already has a number of built-in tools available to make your job easier. In this guide, I’ll show you step by step how to screen record in Windows with audio.

Screen recording in Windows has become much easier over the past few years. We are going to be using the official tools that are baked into Windows, such as Game Bar, Snipping Tool. We will also talk about some OEM software that comes pre-installed on Dell and HP laptops.

It is going to be an easy-to-follow guide and will work for Windows 10, Windows 11, Dell, HP, Lenovo, ASUS, and every other laptop or PC.

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1. How to Screen Record in Windows Using Xbox Game Bar (With Audio)

The first and the most easiest way to screen record in Windows is using the Xbox Game Bar. This is what I use most of the time, it’s built in, very fast and reliable.

Step-by-step guide

1. Press Windows Key + G to open the Xbox Game Bar
2. Click the Capture icon
3. Select the microphone option if you want to record your voice
4. Click Start Recording
5. Press Windows Key + Alt + R to stop recording

Your recording will be saved automatically in:

This PC → Videos → Captures

Advantages

• Works both on Windows 10 as well as Windows 11
• Fast & built-in natively into Windows by Microsoft
• No need to download or install any third-party application/software

Shortcut key for screen recording in Windows 10 & 11

• Windows Key + Alt + R

This keyboard shortcut instantly starts and stops screen recording.

2. How to Screen Record in Windows 11 Using Snipping Tool (New Feature)

Snipping Tool is one of the best new features that was added to Windows 11. It also lets you record your screen.

How to screen record using Snipping Tool

1. Press Windows Key + Shift + S
2. In the Snipping Tool window, click Record
3. Select the area you want to record
4. Click Start recording
5. Save the screen recording once you’re done

Note: This tool is available in Windows 11 only and is incredibly useful when it comes to quick tutorials.

Shortcut key for screen snipping in Windows 10 & 11

• Windows Key + Shift+ S

This keyboard shortcut instantly opens the screen snipping tool.

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3. How to Screen Record in Windows With Audio

If you are having any issues while recording your audio using the Xbox Game Bar, or you are unable to record your audio, follow the steps given below:

1. Enable System Audio Recording

1. Open Windows Settings
2. Go to Gaming → Captures
3. Turn ON:
   • Record audio when I record a game
   • Turn on mic by default

2. Check Microphone Permission

Go to:
Settings → Privacy → Microphone → Allow apps to access microphone

After doing all this, you will be able to record your screen with system sound and your voice.

4. How to Screen Record on Dell Laptops

Dell laptops run standard Windows, so the process is the same as Windows 10 & 11.

But Dell also includes Dell Cinema / Dell Optimizer on some models.

Best way to record screen on Dell

• Windows Key + Alt + R
• Windows 11 Snipping Tool

5. How to Screen Record on HP Laptops

HP laptops also work the same, but some HP models come with HP Support Assistant, which has optional screen tools.

Best way to record screen on HP

• Xbox Game Bar
• Snipping Tool if you are on Windows 11

6. How to Screenshot on Windows (Bonus)

It’s common for users who screen record to also need screenshots.

The best screenshot shortcuts:

• Windows + Shift + S → Screenshot tool
• Print Screen (PrtSc) → Full-screen capture
• Alt + Print Screen → Active window screenshot
• Windows + PrtSc → Saves screenshot to Pictures folder

Conclusion

I hope that after following the guide, you know how to screen record in Windows. Whether you have Windows 10, Windows 11, a Dell, HP, or any other laptop, screen recording is a very simple task.

With the help of the built-in features such as Xbox Game Bar and Snipping tool, you will easily capture your screen with clear and quality sound without having to install any third-party software.

If you are still facing any issues, feel free to comment below. I’ll try my best to help you. And if you find this article helpful, please share it with your friends as well. Thank you 🙂

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