Windows 10: What’s the best alternative from Microsoft to Step Recorder for capturing and compiling...

The original Step Recorder could capture up to 999 screenshots effortlessly—triggered by each click—and automatically compile them into a lightweight, easy-to-reference HTML document. While it sometimes recorded redundant clicks e.g., accidental or repetitive ones, that was a manageable trade-off.In contrast, Microsoft’s current alternative, the Snipping Tool, requires at least two clicks per screenshot and introduces a delay of several milliseconds to seconds to save each image. Additionally, users must manually compile the screenshots afterward. Screen recording is another option, but a 5–

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What are the fields output by Steps Recorder?

Problem Step Recorder does not have such documentation but it is very clear, it takes snapshot and list down user's steps as it being captured by PSR.

 

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.

 

Microsoft Step Recorder not working.

Hi Christopher,



Microsoft Steps recorder is limited to
Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. You are facing the above issue due to incompatibility of the program with Windows 10.



Use Steps recorder by following the steps below and check if the issue is resolved.

• Press Windows logo key on the keyboard and type
  Steps recorder.
• Select the top most search result and check if you are able to use the programs.

Write to us with the status of Microsoft Step Recorder not working on the computer in the same post for further assistance.
Your reply is most important for us to ensure we assist you accordingly.



Thank you.