raj_89 RA
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Windows Oct 12, 2026

Taking a screenshot on Windows 10 when Snipping Tool won't open

Snipping Tool just flashes and closes on this PC. I need to grab part of the screen for a guide I'm writing. What are the other options?
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barolideepak Nov 12, 2026
raj_89
Win + Alt + PrtScn uses the Xbox Game Bar instead and saves the active window into Videos\Captures. Handy when the normal screenshot tools are what's broken.
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deepak87 Oct 16, 2026
raj_89
Win + PrtScn saves the whole screen straight to Pictures\Screenshots. Alt + PrtScn copies just the active window, then paste it into Paint.
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