Screenshot not working by using the Print Screen button

Joybell · 29 Oct 2023

I have been using a desktop Windows 10 computer, with a Logitech K120 keyboard with a chord. But as the letters have worn off I changed it to a cordless Acer, but since then I haven't been able to use the Print Screen button to bring up the tools for the Snipping Tool & to do a screenshot using the Window key & Print Screen button. The Print Screen doesn't seem to work at all. I can use the shortcut for the Snipping Tool ie Windows + Shift + S, but I still can't take a screenshot. Would it have something to do with the fact the Print Screen button also has Insert on it as well (above)? Do I need to disable the top row of functions somehow to use the Print Screen?

Roderunner · 29 Oct 2023

You need to open Paint app and click the Paste Button.
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Try3 · 29 Oct 2023

Many PrntScrn keys are dual function keys yet they can be used for screenshotting alright.
Take screenshot - TenForumsTutorials
Do the other dual function keys on your keyboard work?
Is the dual function on your new keyboard the same as it was on your old keyboard?
Does your Bios or your computer maker's utilities include a method of toggling dual function keys?
Does your Windows Mobility Center [mblctr.exe] let you toggle dual function keys?

All the best,
Denis

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pepanee · 29 Oct 2023

I don't know what your keyboard looks like, but I looked at pictures of Acer keyboards.
I found this:
https://images.techhive.com/images/a...61997-orig.jpg

If your keyboard is really similar to this, then you would have to press and hold the blue "Fn" button at the bottom left, and press the "PrtSc" button at the same time: Fn+PrtSc to save the screenshot to your clipboard, and paste it in Paint or whatever.

If you want to use "Window key & Print Screen", I think you also have to press the "Fn" button too.
So you would press all three: "Fn"+"Window key"+"PrtSc"

I think.