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Copy to clipboard very slow with the snipping tool
I had this issue that with windows 11, for some reason the windows copy to clipboard took a while, like a two or three second delay between the screenshot was taken and it being copied, and I was looking for a solution, and so far nobody had a real solution but I think I found a good one to fix this without disabling snipping tool.
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That interesting. I've noticed the same lag with Snipping Tool on Windows 11 and thought it was just my system being slow. If you've actually found a way to fix it without having to disable the app. I'd love to hear the steps you took. Been annoying having to wait those extra seconds every time I copy a screenshot.
Open Settings (press Win + I).
Go to Apps > Default apps.
In the search box, type Screen snipping (or just snipping).
Click on Screen snipping in the results.
If the default app is set to Snipping Tool, change it to Screen snipping.
Close Settings and test by pressing Win + Shift + S.
The screenshot should copy instantly to the clipboard.
The Snipping Tool annotation window will still appear as usual.
Open Settings (press Win + I).
Go to Apps > Default apps.
In the search box, type Screen snipping (or just snipping).
Click on Screen snipping in the results.
If the default app is set to Snipping Tool, change it to Screen snipping.
Close Settings and test by pressing Win + Shift + S.
The screenshot should copy instantly to the clipboard.
The Snipping Tool annotation window will still appear as usual.
Hey Guys I found the solution! This 100000% works and I was so happy I had to do my part to humanity and share this!
If screenshots take 2–3 seconds to show up in the clipboard on Windows 11, change the default screenshot handler from Snipping Tool to the built-in Screen snipping in Settings → Apps → Default apps — fixes the delay and keeps quick annotation.
I came looking for exactly this issue, as I regularly need to take screenshots and send them to customers while on the phone. the delay was so frustrating, as I would often send the last screenshot taken, not the correct one.
If copying to the clipboard with the Snipping Tool is slow, try these simple steps:
Update Windows and Snipping Tool: Make sure your computer and Snipping Tool are up-to-date.
Close Extra Programs: Close any apps or programs you don't need to speed things up.
Clear Clipboard History: Press Windows + V and click Clear all to empty your clipboard.
Check Disk Space: Make sure you have enough free space on your computer.
Disable Clipboard Apps: If you use a clipboard manager (an app that tracks clipboard items), try turning it off to see if it helps.
Restart Your Computer: A quick restart can sometimes fix slowdowns.
Check for Viruses: Run a virus scan to make sure nothing is slowing down your system.
Use Snip & Sketch: Try using Snip & Sketch instead of the old Snipping Tool. Press Windows + Shift + S to use it directlyhttp://ccrps.org
These steps should help speed up the process! Let me know if you need more help.
