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Windows 11 Snipping Tool Missing: 6 Ways to Get it Back
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Updated onJuly 8, 2024
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Have you recentlyupgraded to Windows 11only to see the Snipping Tool missing or not working on your PC? Many reported the problem, but strangely, others seemed to have the tool running just fine.
There are various reasons the Windows 11 Snipping Tool is not working. But there are some quite strange solutions, as you will later find out. So, let’s find out all about the problem.
Why can I not find the Snipping Tool in Windows 11?
Here are some of the reasons the Windows 11 Snipping Tool is missing:
How can I fix the missing Snipping Tool on Windows 11?
Before we try the slightly complex solutions, here are a few quick ones that might work:
If none of these work, head to the fixes listed next.
1. Open it from Windows.old folder
If you recently upgraded to Windows 11, there must be aWindows.oldfolder with the Snipping Tool shortcut. And you can run it directly from here. If the folder doesn’t exist or you deleted it, head to the next fix.
2. Turn on notifications
3. Change the date and time
There is another temporary solution provided by theMicrosoft tech community. If the Snipping Tool isn’t working on your Windows 11 PC, change the date on your PC to anything before October 31, 2021.
This specific date is advised because of the app’s digital certificate, which was valid till October 31, 2021. However, a new update solved the problem, but if you are still experiencing it, then changing the date and time would be worth a try.
4. Modify the Group Policy Settings
That’s it! If nothing had worked and Snipping Tool was still missing in Windows 11, it could have been a misconfigured policy to blame. But the problem will be fixed by now.
5. Reinstall Snipping Tool in Windows 11 via PowerShell
You can also install Snipping Tool in Windows 11 using PowerShell when missing, a method that has worked for many users.
6. Download from Microsoft Store
Also, if you can’t find Snipping Tool, search forSnip and Sketch, though the two have been integrated and go by the former’s name in Windows 11.
If nothing works, we recommend you wait for an update from Microsoft. Until then, useeffective screenshot-capturing software.
Do not forget to share other solutions that fixed the issue in the comments section and help fellow Windows 11 users.
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Vlad Turiceanu
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Passionate about technology,Windows, and everything that has a power button, he spent most of his time developing new skills and learning more about the tech world.
Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, with a complete expertise in touch-based devices, he is constantly keeping an eye out for the latest and greatest!
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Vlad Turiceanu
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Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, he’s a Windows 11 Privacy & Security expert.
