{"id":102255,"date":"2026-01-30T21:43:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T16:13:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.seminarsonly.com\/news\/?p=102255"},"modified":"2026-01-31T11:12:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T05:42:41","slug":"snipping-tool-not-working-step-by-step-fix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seminarsonly.com\/news\/snipping-tool-not-working-step-by-step-fix\/","title":{"rendered":"Snipping Tool Not Working | Step-By-Step Fix"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em>If your Snipping Tool (or <code data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"26\">Win + Shift + S<\/code>) is not working, it is usually due to the app crashing in the background or &#8220;Do Not Disturb&#8221; mode blocking the notification.<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1\">Here is the step-by-step guide to fixing it, ordered from the most likely solution to the &#8220;nuclear&#8221; option.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">1. The &#8220;Reset&#8221; Fix (Works 90% of the time)<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3\">The app often gets stuck in a suspended state. You need to force a reset.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"4\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\">Press the <b data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"10\">Windows Key<\/b> and type <b data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"31\">&#8220;Installed Apps&#8221;<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\">Search for <b data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\">Snipping Tool<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\">Click the <b data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"10\">three dots (&#8230;)<\/b> on the right &gt; <b data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"42\">Advanced Options<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\">Scroll down and click <b data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"22\">Repair<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Test it.<\/i> If it still doesn&#8217;t work, go back and click <b data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"53\">Reset<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">2. Check &#8220;Do Not Disturb&#8221; (Focus Assist)<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">If the screen dims when you snip, but <b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"38\">no notification pops up<\/b> to let you save it, your notifications are likely blocked.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"7\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Fix:<\/b> Click the clock in the bottom right corner. Ensure <b data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"60\">&#8220;Do Not Disturb&#8221;<\/b> (the bell icon with a &#8216;z&#8217; or line through it) is <b data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"126\">OFF<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Verify:<\/b> Go to <b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"14\">Settings &gt; System &gt; Notifications<\/b> and ensure <b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"59\">Snipping Tool<\/b> is toggled <b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"84\">ON<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Also Read : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seminarsonly.com\/news\/torrentio-stremio-down-bad-http-status-error-fix\/\">Torrentio Stremio Down | Bad HTTP Status Error Fix<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"8\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">3. The &#8220;Grey Screen&#8221; Glitch<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">If your screen turns grey but you can&#8217;t select anything, or the tool freezes, it is likely a conflict with <b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"107\">HDR<\/b> or your graphics driver.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"10\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Fix:<\/b> Go to <b data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\">Settings &gt; System &gt; Display &gt; HDR<\/b> and turn it <b data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"61\">OFF<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"11\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">4. Reinstall the App<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">If the app refuses to open entirely:<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"13\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\">Go to <b data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"6\">Settings &gt; Apps &gt; Installed Apps<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\">Find <b data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"5\">Snipping Tool<\/b>, click the three dots, and select <b data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"53\">Uninstall<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\">Restart your computer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\">Open the <b data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"9\">Microsoft Store<\/b>, search for &#8220;Snipping Tool,&#8221; and <b data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"58\">Install<\/b> it again.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"14\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">5. Keyboard Shortcut Not Working?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">If <code data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"3\">Win + Shift + S<\/code> does nothing, but opening the app manually works:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"16\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Check &#8220;Game Mode&#8221; on your keyboard:<\/b> Many gaming keyboards (Logitech, Razer, Corsair) have a &#8220;Win Lock&#8221; key that disables the Windows key. Look for a key with a &#8220;Lock&#8221; icon or a switch on the keyboard frame.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Check Accessibility Override:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"16,1,1\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,1,1,0,0\">Go to <b data-path-to-node=\"16,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"6\">Settings &gt; Accessibility &gt; Keyboard<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,1,1,1,0\">Find <b data-path-to-node=\"16,1,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"5\">&#8220;Use the Print Screen button to open screen snipping&#8221;<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,1,1,2,0\">Toggle it <b data-path-to-node=\"16,1,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"10\">ON<\/b>. Now you can just press <code data-path-to-node=\"16,1,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"37\">PrtSc<\/code> instead of the 3-key combo.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"17\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Alternative: The Old &#8220;Run Command&#8221;<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18\">If you need a screenshot <i data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"25\">right now<\/i> and can&#8217;t fix it:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"19\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\">Press <code data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"6\">Win + R<\/code>, type <code data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"20\">snippingtool.exe<\/code>, and hit Enter. 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