How to Record Your Screen with Audio on Windows
This article shows you how to record your Windows screen with audio using its built-in Xbox Game Bar tool. Creating a high-quality screen recording with a voiceover is the first step to generating detailed articles and guides with Hinto AI. You do not need to install any additional software to follow these steps.
- Press Windows** key + G** on your keyboard to open the Xbox Game Bar.
- If prompted with “Yes, this is a game?”, select it to enable recording.
- In the Capture widget, click the microphone icon to select your preferred microphone. This will capture your voice during the recording.
- Click the Record button (circle icon) to start recording.
- When you have finished, click the Stop button in the Capture Status overlay or press Windows key + Alt + R.
- Your video will be saved in the Videos → Captures folder by default.
👉 Even though you’re not recording a game, you should select “Yes, this is a game”.This is just Microsoft’s way of enabling the recording feature for any app - it works for browsers, apps, or even your desktop.
Summary
This article explains how to use the native Xbox Game Bar tool in Windows to capture both your screen activity and audio narration. Mastering this process is essential for creating the source video files needed for Hinto AI to generate comprehensive and clear instructional content.