Microsoft is continuing to streamline Windows 11 by removing some of the bloat from the operating system. The latest cut comes in the form of the Steps Recorder app, which was initially introduced with Windows 7.
Steps Recorder allows users to record activities on their screen and document the steps taken when encountering an issue. However, Microsoft has now added the app to the deprecated features list for Windows 11, indicating that it will no longer receive updates and will be removed in a future release of the operating system.
The reasoning behind this move is due to the presence of other options for screen recording in Windows 11, including the Snipping Tool, Xbox Game Bar, and Microsoft Clipchamp. This marks the latest effort by Microsoft to declutter Windows 11, with the recent removal of the Tips app and other functionality that was marked for axing.
The company’s push to streamline Windows 11 has also seen the removal of other apps such as Windows Maps and Movies & TV, along with the ability to uninstall more default apps in testing. This cleaning-up of the operating system has been well-received, with the recent introduction of the RGB hub aiming to simplify the process of controlling peripheral devices with RGB lighting.
With Microsoft showing momentum in its efforts to declutter Windows 11, it’s likely that we can expect more pruning of the operating system in the future. This move is generally seen as a positive step towards streamlining the user experience.
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