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How to Record System Sound Along With Your Screen on Windows

Tap each step to see how to record your computer's internal audio along with your screen.

  1. Open Xbox Game Bar with Windows + G

    Press the shortcut to launch Xbox Game Bar, the built-in screen recording tool.

  2. Check "System sound" in the audio widget

    In the audio capture widget, make sure the system sound item -- the sound your computer produces -- isn't muted.

  3. Start recording with Windows + Alt + R

    Pressing the shortcut begins screen recording, and system sound is captured along with it.

  4. Stop recording with the same shortcut

    Press Windows + Alt + R again to finish, and the recording is saved automatically.

  5. Why it helps

    When making a tutorial video, you can capture not just your microphone narration but also sound effects and program audio from your computer, resulting in a livelier, more complete recording.

Separate your voice from your computer's sound when you need to

The audio widget lets you mute the microphone and system sound independently, so you can record narration alone, computer sound alone, or both mixed together depending on what a particular tutorial calls for. That flexibility matters for something like a software walkthrough, where hearing the actual click sounds and notification chimes alongside your explanation can make instructions much easier to follow.

Not every window supports this recording tool

Game Bar recording doesn't work in every context -- certain system surfaces like File Explorer or the desktop itself aren't supported as the active recording target. If recording doesn't seem to start, try opening the actual application window you want to demonstrate and make sure it's the active, focused window before pressing the shortcut.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I record only system sound, without my microphone?

Yes. Mute just the microphone item in the audio widget while leaving system sound on, and you'll capture your computer's sound without your voice.

Game Bar isn't working in a particular window.

Some programs, like File Explorer or the desktop, aren't supported as a recording target. Try making the actual application window you want to record the active, focused window before starting.