When you create content, you take screen shots of the entire screen. Therefore, items that appear on the desktop can also appear in the screen shot. You should close any other applications that are running or toolbars that appear. Also, turn off any memory-resident programs that might interrupt the screen capture process; for example, programs that automatically notify you when you have e mail. This procedure not only prevents these things from appearing in the screen shots but also reduces the load on system resources. A partial checklist of applications includes:

Note: You should also be sure to maximize the target application window while you are recording content.


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