Because the name is "unknown," the recording software was unable to identify the specific application or game being played at the time of the save. To provide a "good guide" for this specific file, you’ll need to investigate its contents using the following steps: Identifying the Content
: The recording software's database may not have recognized a specific executable for a newer or less popular game. unknown_replay_2022.11.17-20.38.mp4
: Right-click the file and select Properties > Details . Sometimes the "Origin" or "Description" fields contain hints about the software used. Because the name is "unknown," the recording software
: Open the file in a media player (like VLC or Windows Media Player) to see what game or program was captured. Sometimes the "Origin" or "Description" fields contain hints
: Open the GeForce Experience overlay ( Alt+Z ), go to Settings > Privacy Control , and ensure "Desktop Capture" is toggled off if you only want it to trigger for recognized games.
: Running a game in "Windowed" rather than "Fullscreen" can sometimes prevent the overlay from tagging the game name correctly. How to Prevent Future "Unknown" Files
