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Question about Windows 10 Snipping Tool Download and Shorctcut
If the built-in Windows 10 Snipping Tool stops working, crashes, or goes missing, reinstalling it through PowerShell by resetting or re-registering the Microsoft.ScreenSketch package is one of the most effective fixes.
How to Fix the Windows 10 Screenshot Tool
1. Open PowerShell as an administrator, or search for PowerShell and select Run as administrator.
2. Run the following command to reinstall the screenshot tool package:
Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.ScreenSketch* | Reset-AppxPackage
- ScreenSketch is the internal name for the modern screenshot tool.
3. If the above method does not work, use the following command to re-register the program:
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *Microsoft.ScreenSketch* | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
4. Wait for the command to finish executing; this will take a few seconds.
5. Restart your computer to ensure the changes take effect.
6. Launch the Screenshot Tool from the Start menu to verify that it is working properly.
Reinstalling via PowerShell is a reliable way to fix a corrupted Windows 10 Screenshot Tool without having to reinstall Windows or download third-party alternatives; if it still doesn't work afterward, check for Windows updates or run
sfc /scannow
to repair system files.
P.S.
- If the Reset-AppxPackage command fails, try running the re-register command.
- Before attempting to reinstall, make sure your Windows system is updated to the latest version.
- As a last resort, manually download the screenshot tool from the Microsoft Store.