Laptop unable to open Snipping Tool
4.5
The screenshot tool won't open or won't capture the screen.
Symptoms
- "Snipping Tool is not working"
- Black screenshots
- App crash
Possible Causes
- Graphics driver issue
- App package corruption
- Overlay conflict
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Use Win+Shift+S
The modern shortcut for the "Snip & Sketch" tool.
2
Reset Snip & Sketch App
Go to Settings > Apps > Snip & Sketch > Reset.
3
Update Graphics Driver
Screen capture relies on the GPU driver.
When to See a Technician
If screenshots are black, a "Protected Content" app (like Netflix) might be open.
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