Windows 10: What will happen to Steps Recorder?

We currently use the Steps recorder functionality to track user steps/ activities to accompany the automated screenshots during User Acceptance training.With the announcement that the tool will be "phased out", I've explored the suggested alternatives and none of them perform the same function.I'd like to understand what "Phased out" actually means. Does it mean that the tool will no longer be supported, does it mean the tool will be removed following an update, does it mean the performance of the tool may reduce? If so, is there a definitive date that this will happen? Is there a plan for Mic

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Steps Recorder there... but not there

Are you trying to use this? - C:\Windows\System32\psr.exe
[Start menu, Windows accessories, Steps recorder - but often referred to as the Problem steps recorder]

It is supposed to launch a small UI dialog and it should also be shown on the Taskbar but, from your description, this does not happen. Does anything happen at all?



Denis

 

Steps Recorder there... but not there

I seemed to have been saved by a link to this fix:
Please use regedit to rename hklm\software\policies\microsoft\windows\AppCompat - changeAppCompat to AppCompat_HOLD . Then try launching PSR again.
Tried it and now Steps Recorder seems to be working as it should.
But to follow up on your suggestion, I'm going to try to find and repair the corrupt files that my sfc scan found... after setting a restore point!
Thanks for your help.

 

Steps Recorder in Windows 10

Hi,

To further assist you, we suggest that you provide your feedback on how to improve the resolution using the Steps Recorder by going to the Feedback Hub. Refer to the steps below:

• Go to Search or Cortana.
• Type Windows Feedback.
• Sign in with your Microsoft account.

Thank you.