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How to Reinstall the Snipping Tool on Windows 11: 3 Easy Ways
You may easily reinstall the Snipping Tool with PowerShell commands
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Updated onAugust 13, 2024
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The Snipping Tool is ascreen-capturing utilitywith which many users take screenshots. If you ever encounter issues with the Snipping Tool, reinstalling that app may be the best way to fix it. You can reinstall the Snipping Tool with the three alternative methods below.
How do I reinstall Snipping Tool in Windows 11?
1. Use Settings
2. Use Winget
3. Use PowerShell
Or you can reinstall the Snipping Tool and all other default Windows 11 apps that come with the platform with a different command. However, that command will take longer to finish. To reinstall Snipping Tool in that way, execute this PowerShell command:
Get-AppxPackage -allusers | foreach {Add-AppxPackage -register “$($_.InstallLocation)\appxmanifest.xml” -DisableDevelopmentMode}
If the above command for reinstalling Snipping Tool doesn’t work, check the Snipping Tool’s ID. Make sure your command includes the full and exact Snipping Tool ID specified in the app list. You can view that list by executing this command:Get-Appxpackage –Allusers
Reinstalling Snipping Tool using PowerShell will likely resolve many issues, such as thescreen record video feature not working, and ensure you’re utilizing the most up-to-date version. So, that’s one of the best ways totroubleshoot the Snipping Tool.
However, there are also alternative troubleshooting options for resetting and repairing Snipping Tool you can try before reinstalling. Check out our guide abouthow to reset an appfor further details.
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Matthew Adams
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