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Key Takeaways
If you want more customized settings than the built-in tool, or a faster and easier-to-use recorder than OBS, VideoSolo Screen Recorder is the right one you are looking for. The software offers very simple functions, allowing both Windows and Mac users to screen record on an HP laptop without very complex operations.
“Can you screen record on HP laptop?”
You may have once asked this question. For example, when you have to make video tutorials, have an online lesson, or attending in an online meeting, you may wonder how to record screen on HP laptop and save the materials for further reference.
However, not every HP user exactly knows how to screen record on HP computer, because he/she may not know whether there has an in-built feature provided, or needs to use third-party software to do it. As a result, this article has prepared 3 easy methods you can use to screen record on HP laptop for capturing any activities you like. Now, start having a look!
Ultimate Way to Record Screen on HP Laptop🔥
VideoSolo Screen Recorder will provide flexible setting options to help you output the recordings in the parameters you want, or use the software on HP laptop in the way you like. At the same time, it will also keep the original quality so that your desktop recordings will be saved as their original conditions on the screens, which helps you to have a good playback experience offline.
Features
- Various recording modes: Select Video/Audio/Game/Webcam/Phone Recorder flexibly for different needs.
- Choose Recording Area: You can take a screenshot, select full screen, or lock/exclude any region on your screen to focus on particular processes.
- Time scheduler & Auto Stop: Instead of manual control, it allows you to set a specific time to start, shut down, or sleep the computer after recording.
- Customized settings: Adjust the output format, quality, codec options, and more to save the recordings the way you like.
- Real-Time Annotation: Add text, lines, arrows, callouts, and mouse/magnifying glass effects to highlight important content during recording.
- Pro Editing Tools: Provides Advanced Trimmer, Compressor, Video Merger, and Video Converter for additional video creation.
Because VideoSolo Screen Recorder is supported on almost all Windows systems, so no matter which HP laptop model such as HP EliteBooks, HP Envy x360, Pavilion, and so on you are using, the software can run smoothly and provide the best recording functions to you. Now, you can install VideoSolo Screen Recorder and follow the tutorial to screen record on HP laptop easily.
How to Screen Record on an HP Laptop with VideoSolo Screen Recorder
Step 1. Install VideoSolo Screen Recorder and Select Video Recorder
When you have installed VideoSolo Screen Recorder on your HP laptop, open the software and select the “Video Recorder” on its home screen.
Step 2. Choose Recording Area and Adjust Volume
In “Video Recorder”, you can freely adjust the recording area to record any part on the HP laptop. Then turn on “System Sound” or “Microphone” based on your needs, and it is also allowed to adjust the volume in advance. Here, if you need to record webcam as well, just turn it on too.
Step 3. Change Output Parameters to Save Recordings
By clicking the “Setting” icon above the “Microphone” setting place, you can open “Preferences” and adjust the output parameters such as the “Video Format”, “Quality”, “Video Codec”, and so on in “Output” section.
Step 4. Record HP Laptop Screen
After the settings, just press the “REC” button on the screen of “Video Recorder”, and VideoSolo Screen Recorder will begin the recording process for you. It will also provide a panel to control the recording or paint on it freely as you need.
Step 5. Save the Recording on HP Laptop
When the recording finishes, click the “Stop” button on the recording panel, then VideoSolo Screen Recorder will open the previewing window to let you check the recording before saving. You can trim it here if you are a registered user of VideoSolo Screen Recorder. Finally, click “Save” and the recording will be saved to your HP laptop for playing at any time you want.
Record with Built-in Screen Recorder
Most HP laptop (all HP models are supported, including the popular HP EliteBooks, HP Envy x360, Pavilion, and so on) is equipped with an in-built recording tool for you: Xbox Game Bar. It is for Windows 10/11 users to record the screen completely for free.
Xbox Game Bar is easy to use and will keep good quality for you screen recordings. Also, you don't need to install any other software or extensions to make the Game Bar workable for you. Only by turning this function on in Settings can you use the shortcut to open it at any time. Now, follow and see how to use the Game Bar on HP laptop to record the screen.
Step 1. Firstly, you need to open “Settings” on HP laptop and then go to “Game Bar” to turn on the “Record game clicks, screenshots, and broadcast using Game Bar” option. After this, you can use the shortcut to open Game Bar and start recording the HP laptop screen directly. For Windows 11, you can press Win+Shift+S to activate the function.
Step 2. Then you can open the Game Bar simply by pressing both the “Windows” + “G” keys on keyboard at the same time. When it is open now, you just need to set up the recording, such as turning on the audio recording based on your own needs.
Step 3. After the settings, just click the record button and the Game Bar will start recording the whole HP laptop screen for you. When you need to end the recording, click the button again, and the recording will automatically be saved to the “Users” folder. Just go there and you will find it.
Limitation
The Game Bar is only provided for Windows 10/11 and offers very limited customizable settings to control the recordings, including the output quality, recording areas, and so on. If you are using older systems or want more professional editing functions, VideoSolo Screen Recorder may be more suitable. Or you can decide whether or not the following method is a good fit for you.
Using OBS Studio [Not for Novices]
If you want a screen recorder with more professional settings, editing functions, or high-quality outputs but without cost, then OBS can be a good tool you can try. The software is completely free to use, and it won't add watermarks to your recordings at all.
However, compared with many other screen recording tools, OBS can be a little difficult to handle because it has many advanced functions provided. But to simply screen record the HP laptop, you can follow the tutorial provided below to do it step-by-step.
Step 1. Open OBS after finishing installing it on your HP laptop. Then you need to turn to its “Studio Mode” to separate your laptop screen into two panes.
Step 2. Now, just click the “Sources” option and select “Display Capture” to “Create New” recording. Then you will be allowed to select the window that you want to record from its provided menu list. OBS lets you to freely adjust the recording area based on your own needs.
Step 3. When the recording area is set, just click “Start Recording” to start capturing your HP laptop screen immediately.
Step 4. After the recording is ended, just press “Stop Recording” and OBS will let you name the recording file and also select the format to save it. After this step, you can go to “Videos” folder on HP laptop and find the recorded video.
Rahul Rana, Head of Marketing at VdoCipher Media Solutions, has concluded that no single best OBS setting is for everyone, but there is a best setup for every use case. Your OBS output settings have the biggest impact on recording quality, file size, and system performance. My primary experience is that I have to spend much time to understand how record screen with OBS and how to get the most out of it. Honestly, one incorrect setting can lead to lag, dropped frames, or poor audio quality. I often get stuck and search for guides on how to record the screen on OBS. For beginners with simple needs, it can be kind of overwhelming.
FAQs on Screen Recording on HP Laptop
Q1: How to record the screen with audio on an HP laptop?
A: You can open Xbox Game Bar (Win + G) and go to Settings > Capturing, and set audio recording to All, then you can record both system sound and microphone audio.
Q2: What is the maximum recording time limit for Xbox Game Bar?
A: Xbox Game Bar supports individual screen recordings at up to 4 hours. You can adjust this duration limit through Settings > Gaming > Captures > Max length (the default setting is often set to 2 hours).
Q3: How to capture a locked window with disturbing notifications?
A: Game Bar does not allow recording the Windows Desktop, File Explorer, or multiple desktop windows while blocking pop-ups. You can use VideoSolo Screen Recorder to lock the target region and minimize the recording window to operate computer normally. Any notifications will not interrupt or clutter your recording.
Conclusion
These 3 ways to screen record on HP laptop offer different advantages and also disadvantages. The Game Bar doesn't need to install other software, but it only works for Windows 10 computers and it provides less customized options to people. However, OBS offers very professional recording functions, but it would be difficult for new users to get started. All in all, if you want an easy-to-use screen recorder on all Windows systems to screen record on HP laptop smoothly, VideoSolo Screen Recorder is the best choice.
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