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How to record Windows Media Player Videos

This video was uploaded after being recorded by Bandicam without converting.
Source File: Windows_Media_Player_recording_sample_video.avi
- Video Resolution: 1280*800
- Video Play Time : 01:04
- Video File Size : 9.19MB
Bandicam Video Format settings: Full size
Bandicam Sound Format settings: MPEG-1 L2

Please, follow the steps below to record the Windows Media Player videos.

Choose the 'Game Recording' mode.

It's better to use 'Game Recording' mode to get a high quality video file
Start Windows Media Player.

Note: For stable operation, Bandicam needs to be run before Windows Media Player
While running a game in 'Game Recording' mode, you can see the green number on the screen.

You can control the FPS (Frames per second) under the 'FPS' tab of Bandicam. If you can't see the green number, click HERE
Press the 'F12' function key (or the 'Record' button on Bandicam) to start recording.
During recording, the green number (FPS) will change to red.
To stop recording, press the 'F12' function key (or the 'Record' button on Bandicam) again.
Go to 'Home -> Video' to play, edit or upload the captured videos.

Windows Media Player (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Media_Player
User-created Video (YouTube): Waiting for your video.
Please share your video on the Bandicam forum: https://forum.bandicam.com/viewforum.php?f=14

To enhance the recording ability of Bandicam, try the hardware-accelerated H.264 encoder.
To edit the recorded video, use the 'Sony Vegas/Premiere/Pinnacle' preset. » more
To minimize computer lag, reduce the "Video Resolution/Size/FPS/Quality". » more
To record / merge the webcam stream within the main video, try the webcam PiP feature.
To use Mouse Click Effects, check the "Add mouse click / highlight effect" option. » more

When you record online games with Bandicam Game Recorder...

You can upload the recorded file to YouTube WITHOUT CONVERTING.

You can RECORD OVER 7 DAYS without stopping (AVI 2.0 OpenDML).

The recorded FILE SIZE IS SMALLER (1/5~1/20) than other capture programs.

It has LESS LAG than other screen capture software (Bandicam uses less CPU/GPU/RAM resources).