I bet you’ve never heard of this feature Microsoft will cut from Windows 11
You can say farewell to Steps Recorder in future releases of Windows.
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What you need to know
Earlier this week, Microsoft released Windows 11 Build 23590 to Insiders in the Dev Channel. We already coveredwhat’s new in Build 23590, but the focus of that piece is on what Microsoft will add to Windows 11, not what the company will take away. Alongside the announcement of new features and improvements, Microsoft shared that Steps Recorder will not receive further updates. Additionally, the feature will be removed in future Windows releases.
“Steps Recorder is no longer being updated and will be removed in a future release of Windows. For screen recording, we recommend the Snipping Tool, Xbox Game Bar, or Microsoft Clipchamp,” reads aMicrosoft webpagelisting deprecated Windows features.
First introduced with Windows 7, Steps Recorder allows you to record actions performed on your PC. The feature produced images of each action taken, which is handy but somewhat redundant considering how easy it is to capture content with the Snipping Tool or Xbox Game Bar.
Some may miss Steps Recorder, since it made a slideshow of images rather than a video. If you use Steps Recorder and will miss it, make sure to tell us in the comments below!
Here are all of the changes and improvements in Build 23590 asshared by Microsoft:
Windows 11 Build 23590: Changes and Improvements
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
