Unknown_replay_2022.11.17-20.38.mp4
: Look at the folder where the file was found. Recordings are often sorted into folders named after the game (e.g., Videos/Desktop or Videos/League of Legends ). Common Causes for "Unknown" Labels
: 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 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 unknown_replay_2022.11.17-20.38.mp4
: Open the file in a media player (like VLC or Windows Media Player) to see what game or program was captured.
: If you were recording your entire monitor rather than a specific game window, ShadowPlay often defaults to "Unknown" or "Desktop." : Look at the folder where the file was found
: The recording software's database may not have recognized a specific executable for a newer or less popular game.
: 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. Sometimes the "Origin" or "Description" fields contain hints
: Ensure your GPU drivers are current, as this updates the list of supported games for the recording overlay.