The screenshot or print screen key is very useful in everyday use for gamers, technophiles and anyone who wants to capture the contents of their screen. It is one of those features that we have come to take for granted over the years and only understand its true value when it stops working.
Screenshot Not Working Windows 11 – 5 Solutions
There could be a number of reasons why you’re unable to take screenshots on your system. From missing registry keys to outdated keyboard drivers to redundant software taking over the print screen function – there’s a lot that can go wrong. But before you hand the task over to a third-party application, try these simple solutions for all your screenshots not working woes.
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On most laptops and desktops, you probably have a “Prt scr” key that captures the contents of your screen. In Windows 11, this key is bound by default to the Snipping Tool, Windows’ built-in screen recording app. But if you don’t use this key, the image of your screen is copied to the clipboard.
