How to Record a Video of Your Desktop Using Fraps

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Fraps is not limited to the recording of video games. You can use this software to record a video of your desktop or application window too. But it should be noted that this tip only works with Windows 7 and Vista integrating the Aero desktop feature. Read on to find out how to do this.

How to Record a Video of Your Desktop Using Fraps

To enable this option on Fraps:

  • Open Fraps.
  • Go to the General tab.
  • Check "Monitor Aero desktop (DWM)".
  • Start recording your videos by pressing the dedicated hotkey.

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