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Enables the xbox recording function which allows the user to take screenshot,record or broadcast the game via guide.

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Syntax

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Parameters

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Return value

Type: HRESULT Function result.

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Remarks

This function isn’t safe to call on a time-sensitive thread. For more information, see Time-sensitive threads.
This function can be used to enable the inbuilt xbox recording/screenshot/broadcast functionality. If the functionality is enabled the user can take screenshot,record or broadcast the game using guide. I.e Press Home Button -> Take Screenshot/Recording. The functionality is enabled by default. To disable the functionality the game can call XAppCaptureDisableRecord

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Requirements

Header: XAppCapture.h Library: xgameruntime.lib Supported platforms: Windows, XBOX One family consoles and XBOX Series consoles

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Conceptual documentation

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See also

XAppCaptureDisableRecord
Last modified on October 29, 2026