How to Record and Document Your Computer Steps with Microsoft Step Recorder
Microsoft Step Recorder is a built-in tool in Windows that allows users to record and save a series of screenshots and actions taken on a computer. This tool is useful for troubleshooting and documenting steps for others to follow. Here is a tutorial on how to use Microsoft Step Recorder:
- Open the Step Recorder: To open Step Recorder, press Windows key + R, type “psr.exe” in the Run dialog box, and hit Enter.
- Start Recording: To start recording, click the “Start Record” button in the Step Recorder window.
- Record Steps: Perform the actions you want to record, such as opening programs, navigating through menus, and clicking buttons. Step Recorder will take screenshots and save the actions you take.
- Add Comments: You can add comments to each step by clicking the “Add Comment” button and typing a brief description of the action performed.
- Stop Recording: To stop recording, click the “Stop Record” button.
- Save Record: After you’ve stopped recording, you can save the record by clicking the “Save” button. Give the record a name and choose a location to save it. The file will be saved as a .zip file that contains a .mht file, which is a web archive file that can be opened in a web browser.
- View Record: To view the record, open the .mht file in a web browser. The file will contain screenshots of each step along with the comments and actions taken.
That’s it! Using Microsoft Step Recorder is a quick and easy way to document and troubleshoot computer issues. It one of those hidden secrets that I recently became aware of and decided to share because of how such a great tool it is.
Did you know about Step Recorder? Do you plan to use it going forward? Please share your thoughts in the comment section.