Snipping Tool Not Working on Windows 11 [Solution]

The Snipping Tool holds the crown for the best screenshot tool for Windows OS, and for good reason. It’s efficient, the lightest of all existing alternatives, takes up very little disc space, and doesn’t clog your RAM.

However, the Snipping Tool isn’t perfect as it comes with its fair share of flaws and issues that cause major inconvenience. It may begin to malfunction or occasionally crash or freeze, leaving users in a state of frustration.

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Many Windows 11 users failed to get the Snipping Tool to work on their machines. Either the tool did not launch, did not take the screenshot, or the screenshot was black (or a portion was covered in black). The issue is reported on upgraded as well as clean installations of Windows 11. For many users, the issue is only limited to multi-display setup.

Are you facing issues with Snipping Tool not working in Windows 11? Microsoft replaced its classic screenshot grabber by merging its features with Snip & Sketch. The newer Windows 11 app looks like a simple change from Windows 10 but it is fraught with bugs. Users have reported various glitches, such as “the app can’t open” error or getting no response while grabbing screen caps. Here’s what you should do to make the app work properly.

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.