: Ensure your GPU drivers are current, as this updates the list of supported games for the recording overlay.
: 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
: 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 : Ensure your GPU drivers are current, as
: 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. How to Prevent Future "Unknown" Files : Open
: 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. Recordings are often sorted into folders named after the game (e.g., Videos/Desktop or Videos/League of Legends ). Common Causes for "Unknown" Labels