Recording Issues in Streamlabs Desktop

Sometimes the Record feature does not result in a video file being exported to your chosen video folder for storage. Here are some common solutions. 

1. Make sure you have sufficient disk space
2. Make sure you're using a recording path which your user account is allowed to write in
3. Install Microsoft Visual C++ redist 2017.
4. Install the most recent version of your graphics card
5. Run Streamlabs Desktop as administrator

Common Errors and Solutions

1) An unexpected error occurred: Unable to write to.

• Make sure you're using a recording path which your user account is allowed to write in.
• Make sure you have sufficient disk space.
• Try running Streamlabs Desktop as administrator.

1) An unexpected error occurred: [empty]

• (Re)Install Microsoft Visual C++ redist 2017.
• (Re)Install the latest drivers for your GPU.
• If you record and stream at the same time, use a different recording encoder as your stream encoder.
• If you record and stream at the same time, use "Same as Stream" quality.

2) No errors; No Recording File Created.

• (Re)Install the latest drivers for your GPU.
• (Re)Install Microsoft Visual C++ redist 2017.