Enabling Microsoft Steps Recorder

Issue/Question

MS Steps Recorder not working or unable to add as optional application

Environment

  • Windows 10  
  • GPEDIT.msc

Cause

MS Steps Recorder is a free feature of the Windows 10 operating system and settings for optional component installation and component repair in gpedit needs to be changed

Resolution

ITS STAFF ONLY

  1. Open gpedit.msc
  2. Double-click Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > All Settings > Specify settings for optional component installation and component repair
  3. Check Enabled
  4. Check box for Download repair content and optional features directly...
  5. Click Apply
  6. Click OK
  7. Click 
  8. Click 
  9. Click Apps
  10. Click Optional features
  11. Click Add a feature
  12. Type Steps 
  13. Click Steps Recorder
  14. Cilck Install