(Fixed) Xbox Game Bar Not Recording Full Screen

Press the Win + Alt + R shortcut and you can immediately start recording what's on your screen. This convenience is provided by Xbox Game Bar on Windows 10 and 11 computers. As a screen recording tool designed specifically for capturing PC games, Game Bar allows you to record games in full-screen mode to maximize the viewing experience. Sometimes, however, you may encounter problems that prevent you from recording games in full screen, like this user below:

'When I record games, my games don't record in full screen. The capture appears in the top left corner and what's left of the screen is black.'

Many people who have recently updated their systems have encountered this error. This is mainly due to a change in the DPI on their computer. Fortunately, it can be easily fixed:

1. On the desktop screen, right-click the mouse and select Display Settings.
2. Next, in the Scale and Layout section, select 100% for Change the size of text, apps, and other items.
3. Then select the highest resolution in Display resolution.
4. Now, try recording again and see if the problem goes away.

If your Game Bar still doesn't work, you can try another screen recorder, such as WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro, an all-in-one app that can record high-quality full-screen videos and games. The next part will show you the simple steps to capture the full screen using this software. You can download and install download and install the software to get started.

Step 1. Launch the software and select the "Recorder" program.

Step 2. Select the "Full Screen" recording option.

Step 3. Adjust format, quality, frame rate, and GPU acceleration to your liking. Then, select the "Desktop" or "Microphone" audio source, or both. Also, don't forget to select the output folder at the bottom of the interface.

Step 4. Click the "REC" button and then start recording after a five-second countdown. When finished, press the hotkey "Ctrl + F1" to stop recording.

If you want to edit the recorded files, you can use its built-in editor to trim, crop, compress and convert the files.

On high dpi screens, you may end up recording the game on the corners of the screen. To make the video full screen, you need to change the DPI to fit your screen. But Game Bar is not the only screen recording program. If this method still doesn't work, you can try other screen recorders, such as WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro. I hope this article helps you. Thanks for reading.