snipping tool unusable


  1. Posts : 81
    Windows 10
       #1

    snipping tool unusable


    HI all : I click on the snipping tool that I have pinned to my task bar , It opens on the 4 th monitor , in a small box . I can't click new . see the picture . thanks . I would really like to have this feature back ... snipping tool unusable-dsc_219ssss9.jpg
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  2. Posts : 43,007
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
       #2

    Hi, what is your Windows build? Windows key + R, winver.

    Note this article about a new tool - I haven't worked out which build that relates to, but a change might relate to your problem.
    Windows 10 is finally getting an improved screenshot tool - The Verge

    If you have an older build e.g. 1709, then you may need to consider trying a repair e.g. running
    SFC /SCANNOW
    from an admin command prompt.

    I've not come across comments related to the tool in a multi-monitor environment- others may have.

    Meanwhile, there are plenty of screen capture programs around (free and commercial).
    One I use is DuckCapture- the only free one I've found that captures scrolling pages successfully.
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  3. Posts : 4,594
    Windows 10 Pro
       #3

    Yep I was going to suggest running a system file check too.

    Does it work ok on the other 3 monitors ?
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  4. Posts : 31,681
    10 Home x64 (22H2) (10 Pro on 2nd pc)
       #4

    Have you tried running it from the Start menu? Does that look the same? I use it so often that if I click on Start and type a single S it is the top search result

    If it works from Start, unpin it from the taskbar and pin it again.
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  5. Posts : 81
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #5

    HI : I ran sfc with no issues or errors . I have no option to click anything on the snip box , and it always opens up on the 4 th monitor .... windows version 1803
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  6. Posts : 355
    Win10 Ver. 1809 Build 17763.`
       #6

    I used to use SNipping Tool a lot. But then I found Greenshot. It's free, has more options, and I like it much better than Snipping Tool.

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  7. Posts : 14,022
    Win10 Pro and Home, Win11 Pro and Home, Win7, Linux Mint
       #7

    I have the Snipping Tool pinned to the Taskbar, suitable for most of my needs [as long as I don't try to snip the wrong thing].
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