PUBLIC DEFENDER By Brian Livingston The behavior of the reliable old Print Screen button on your keyboard, affectionately known as PrtScr or PrtScn, h
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ManagerHow do you know if Snip n Sketch needs updating?
Windows 10: Start, Snip & Sketch, …, Settings, About.
If 10.2008.3001.0, no update needed.Windows 11: Start, Snipping Tool, …, Settings, About.
If 11.2302.20.0, no update needed.Windows 11 Pro version 22H2 build 22621.1778 + Microsoft 365 + Edge
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AskWoody MVP“In addition, opening Snipping Tool closes on-screen objects that you might have wanted in your screen cap. For example, drop-down menus disappear as soon as Snipping Tool gets Windows’ focus.”
Um, yes you canYou can delay by 3, 5 or 10 seconds and get dropdowns etc. I use this all the time.
Eliminate spare time: start programming PowerShell
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AskWoody PlusWindows 10: Start, Snip & Sketch, …, Settings, About. If 10.2008.3001.0, no update needed.
Half the battle …. I show 10.1907-2471.0 and see No Update btn and (per Paul T) have no idea HOW to Update it.
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AskWoody_MVPIn cases like this one sometimes the easiest way to be sure you have the most recent version of the Snipping Tool App is to treat it like any other Windows Store App. Just uninstall it using the Apps section of Settings, and go to the Store, download and install a fresh copy of the app, then restart the Snipping Tool. Here’s a video showing how to do this, or two other ways:
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rc primak
AskWoody_MVPMaybe the article mentioned this, but there is a setting in Accessibility which reverts the PrtScn button to its original behavior. This can also be done through the Windows 11 Registry. This Bleeping Computer Article shows the details.
-- rc primak
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AskWoody_MVPThanks for providing a summary of Snipping Tool and Print Screen history, current usage, and changes. It’s very useful to have all this information in one article.
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AskWoody PlusI’ve been using PicPick (free version) for years and activate it via ‘print screen’ keyboard shortcut. Works great and has many options when it opens.
Also can use taskbar right click for option choices.
I’d recommend anyone to try it. (Happy user, no affiliation to company)
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AskWoody PlusNobody actually said it so I will … Snip & Sketch is NOW The Snipping Tool (new Taskbar Icon) , so seeing Only the Snipping Tool in MS Store isn’t about an old app and Where’s Snip & Sketch. They apparently Merged and the Old name was used. I Stumbled onto an UPDATE Box in the top right of the Store app Snipping Tool page and THAT made it the desired – 10.2008.3001.0 -….
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geekdom
AskWoody_MVPIn your Program Files, “Snipping Tool” is known as ScreenSketch.
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AskWoody_MVPHere is information on the classic Snipping Tool (that is present in Windows 10, but absent in Windows 11):
https://www.thewindowsclub.com/how-to-restore-old-snipping-tool-in-windows-11Carpe Diem {with backup and coffee}
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ManagerWhy would anyone want to restore the very old Windows 10 Snipping Tool to Windows 11 where it’s much improved?
Windows 11 gets updated Snipping Tool for better screenshots
Snipping Tool Is Getting a Major Update on Windows 11 [Autosave]
How to record your desktop in video with the updated Snipping Tool in Windows 11
We’re continuing to expand the capabilities of this fan-favorite app, so now you can easily capture, save and share your Snipping Tool creations – all right in the app. To use the screen recorder functionality, you can search and launch Snipping Tool through Search on the taskbar and select record. Your screen captures are now automatically saved to a default folder, so you won’t have to worry about losing them.
Introducing a big update to Windows 11 making the everyday easier
Windows 11 Pro version 22H2 build 22621.1778 + Microsoft 365 + Edge
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AskWoody_MVPYou very likely have a driver issue. Not anything related to any specific software or Microsoft Store App. Do as Paul T. says and remove then reinstall the printer. Search for a driver at the manufacturer’s site if this does not solve the problem. With luck, an updated driver will be available.
Separately, your printer may want a firmware update of its own. That would be in the printer’s onboard controls.
I know this is too simple to be the problem, but make sure the black ink cartridge (if any) has ink in it and is installed correctly, and that the print head for that color is not clogged or dried up.
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