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Snipping Tool not working in Windows 11?
At a glance
About 20 minutes · Medium · For Windows
Key point 1 of 5
Nothing happens when you press Win + Shift + S: usually a stuck process, a disabled Windows key or a keyboard problem.
Key point 2 of 5
A frozen Snipping Tool or Explorer process is the most common reason the shortcut stops responding.
Key point 3 of 5
Windows key lock: many gaming keyboards and some laptops have a key or software switch that disables the Windows key, which kills every Win shortcut.
Key point 4 of 5
Windows 11 can send the PrtScn key straight to Snipping Tool.
Key point 5 of 5
After you take a snip with Win + Shift + S, Windows copies it to the clipboard and shows a small notification you can click to open, edit or share it.
Quick tip
Turn on clipboard history (Win + V) to see your last few snips even if you missed the notification.
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