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Screen recording is a powerful tool that allows users to capture video footage of their computer screen. Whether you want to create a video tutorial, record a gaming session, or capture a live stream, being able to record your screen can be incredibly useful. In this guide, we will explore how to record screen video on Windows 7, one of the most widely used operating systems in the world. We will discuss various methods and tools that can help you achieve this task, ensuring you have all the information you need to start recording your screen effortlessly and efficiently. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned user, this guide will provide you with the necessary steps and tips to help you record screen video on Windows 7 with ease.
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This is an article that shows you how to record your Windows 7 computer screen. To do this, you can use free programs like OBS (“Open Broadcaster Software”) Studio or ScreenRecorder.
Steps
Using OBS Studio
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Open the OBS Studio site by visiting https://obsproject.com/ from your computer’s browser. OBS Studio is a free program that allows you to record your screen in high resolution and save the data as a video file on your computer.
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Click the green Windows button near the top of the page to download the OBS Studio installation file to your computer.
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Find the downloaded installation file. You’ll usually find the downloaded file in the “Downloads” folder, which can be opened by pressing ⊞ Win + E and clicking Downloads on the left side of the displayed window.
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Double-click the OBS Studio installation file to open the installation window.
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Install OBS Studio in the following way:
- Click Yes when asked.
- Click Next (Continue)
- Click I Agree
- Click Next
- Click Install
- Wait for the program installation to finish.
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Start OBS Studio. Make sure you tick the “Launch OBS Studio” box in the middle of the page, and then click Finish . This is the operation to open the OBS Studio program.
- You can also open OBS Studio by double-clicking the application icon on the desktop.
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Follow the instructions on the screen. When you first use OBS Studio, you are often asked if you want to run the Auto-Configuration Wizard. Click Yes and follow the instructions.
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Click ＋ in the lower left corner of the “Sources” window, in the lower left corner of the OBS Studio window to open the menu.
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Click the Display Capture option near the top of the currently displayed window. The screen will display a new window.
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Check the “Create new” box near the top of the window.
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Name the movie. Name the video you want to save in the input field at the top of the window.
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Click OK at the bottom of the window.
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Click OK again to complete the recording setup. Now you can record the screen.
- If you do not want the mouse pointer to appear on the screen while recording, first uncheck the “Capture Cursor” box.
- If you use multiple monitors, click the “Display” selection box, then choose the name of the screen to record.
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Click Start Recording in the lower-right corner of the OBS Studio window to start recording.
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Click Stop Recording when finished. It’s also the Start Recording button that you clicked before recording. Thus, the video will be saved to the computer.
- To review the footage you just recorded, click File in the menu bar, and then select Show Recordings in the menu that appears.
Using ScreenRecorder
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Open the ScreenRecorder page by visiting https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/2009.03.utilityspotlight2.aspx from a web browser.
- ScreenRecorder is a free utility developed by Microsoft. [1] X Research Source
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Click UtilityOnlineMarch092009_03.exe at the top of the window to download the ScreenRecorder file to your computer.
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Find the downloaded file. You’ll usually find the downloaded file in the “Downloads” folder, which can be opened by pressing ⊞ Win + E and clicking Downloads on the left side of the displayed window.
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Double-click the installation file to open the installation window.
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Install ScreenRecorder in the following way:
- Click Yes when asked.
- Select the installation directory by clicking , select a directory and click OK
- Select OK
- Select Ok when asked.
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Open the installation folder. Go to the folder where you installed ScreenRecorder, and then double-click the UtilityOnlineMarch09 folder.
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Double-click the “64-bit” folder above the installation folder.
- If your computer uses a 32-bit processor, you will double-click the “32-bit” folder.
- You can check your computer’s “bit” number if you don’t know if the computer is 64-bit or 32-bit.
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Double-click “ScreenRecorder” with the desktop icon.
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Install Windows Media Encoder 9 following the on-screen instructions.
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Complete the installation of ScreenRecorder. Double-click the “ScreenRecorder” icon again, and then follow the installation instructions in the default directory.
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Open ScreenRecorder. Double-click the ScreenRecorder icon on the desktop to open it.
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Select a recording mode. Click the selection box to the left of the ScreenRecorder bar, then select FULL SCREEN or a window to record.
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Tick the Audio box to enable recording mode. If your computer has a microphone attached, you can check the Audio box to enable recording while recording. Here’s how you demonstrate your actions in the video.
- ScreenRecorder uses the default Windows settings for input audio.
- You can adjust the sound using the Vpume setting in the System Tray.
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Decide if you want the window border to flicker. This is the setting that gives a flickering effect to the border of the window being rotated. This effect will not show up in the video.
- If you don’t want the border to flash, check the “No Border Flashing” box before continuing.
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Click OK in the middle of the ScreenRecorder window to open the recorder.
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Name and choose a folder to save the file in by clicking the button above the rotary tool.
- ScreenRecorder generates movies in WMV format.
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Click the Start button. ScreenRecorder will start recording the screen according to the settings.
- You can click the yellow Pause button to pause recording.
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Complete the recording by clicking the red Stop button. This is the operation that ends the recording and file creation according to the settings. [2] X Research Source
Advice
- OBS Studio is only compatible with Windows 7 and newer operating systems.
- If you just want to take a screenshot, you can use Windows 7’s screen capture tool (Snipping Top).
Warning
- Long screen recordings often take up a lot of space on the hard drive.
- OBS Studio is not suitable for screen recording games or other programs that require a lot of memory space and high processing speed.
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This is an article that shows you how to record your Windows 7 computer screen. To do this, you can use free programs like OBS (“Open Broadcaster Software”) Studio or ScreenRecorder.
In conclusion, recording screen videos on Windows 7 is a straightforward and effective process with the help of various tools and methods. We have discussed three popular options: using the built-in Xbox Game Bar, utilizing third-party software like OBS Studio, or relying on online screen recording platforms such as Apowersoft Free Online Screen Recorder. Each of these methods offers unique features and functionalities, allowing users to capture screen videos for various purposes like creating tutorials, showcasing gameplay, or documenting important tasks. By following the step-by-step guidelines provided, Windows 7 users can easily record screen videos and share them with others. Whether one chooses the convenient Xbox Game Bar, the versatile OBS Studio, or the web-based Apowersoft Free Online Screen Recorder, capturing screen videos on Windows 7 is now within reach for everyone.
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