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FIX: Windows Voice Recorder couldn’t save this recording
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Windows 10comes with a handy built-in voice recorder app. It works fine most of the time.
However, some users have reported that the voice recorder deletes therecordingand shows couldn’t save thisrecordingerror whilerecordingthe audio.
As soon as the user completes therecording, an error appears and the audiorecordingis deleted:
We couldn’t save thisrecording. It looks like the autosaved file was deleted before you finishedrecordingit
If you are facing theseerrors, or the Windows voice recorder crashes, here is a guide explaining how to fix it on your computer.
What can I do if Voice Recorder app won’t save recordings?
1. Use a third-party audio recorder
While Windows 10 is indeed great for having so many built-in apps, we have to admit that they aren’t as good as the real deal.
Thus, if audio recordings are important for you, you’d be better off using third-party software for the job.
For example, a very good audio-recording tool that you can try is Adobe Audition, which is pretty much an audiophile’s dream come true.
Not only does it let you record your own sounds and music, but the extensive tools that it has will allow you to edit the recordings in whatever direction you see fit.
Adobe Audition
2. Run the Recording Audio troubleshooter
Windows OS comes with a built-in troubleshooter forrecordingand audio. Run the troubleshooter to scan and fix any audiorecording-relatederrors automatically.
3. Update the audio drivers
Microsoft supplies generic, as well as vendor-supplieddriversthrough Windows updates. The audio device might malfunction if the drivers are outdated.
4. Perform a Clean Boot
Rebooting your computer in Clean Boot state allows you to determine if the problem is caused by third-party software.
In the Clean Boot state, you disable all the third-party services and restart the PC with only core Microsoft services running.
Try to uninstall any of the recently installedsoftwarethat may be causing the error. Makes sure that you enable all the disabled services again fromSystem Configuration > Services > Enable all.
4. Perform System Restore using Restore Point
Note:System Restoredoes not delete any data on your computer during the restore process. However, any program installed after Restore Point date will be uninstalled.
Windows OS when enabled creates Restore Points whenever the user makes major changes to the system like installing a new app or updating the OS.
Using the Restore Point, you can restore your system to an earlier point when it was working without any errors.
More about the topics:Adobe Audition,Voice Recording
Tashreef Shareef
Tashreef Shareef is a software developer turned tech writer. He discovered his interest in technology after reading a tech magazine accidentally. Now he writes about everything tech from Windows to iOS and streaming services to IoT at WindowsReport.
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