Microsoft is continuing to streamline its Windows 11 operating system, including by removing the Steps Recorder app that was first introduced in Windows 7. The app, which allowed users to record their screen and the steps they took when troubleshooting problems, has been added to the deprecated features list for Windows 11, indicating that it will be removed in a future release.

Microsoft has pointed to alternatives for screen recording, such as the Snipping Tool, Xbox Game Bar, and Microsoft Clipchamp, as reasons for removing the Steps Recorder. This move is part of a larger effort to declutter Windows 11, which has also seen the removal of the Tips app and other default apps in preview versions.

The introduction of the RGB hub in Windows 11 is another example of these debloating efforts, allowing users to control their peripherals with fancy RGB lighting without needing to install separate apps. As Microsoft continues to streamline the operating system, we can expect more pruning of Windows 11 in the future, which can be seen as a positive step for users.