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Snipping Tool not saving files

Anonymous
2019-10-24T06:23:59+00:00

My snipping tools in windows 8.1 pro takes screen shot but when I press save button , the cursor changes to dot and it does not show the save dialogue box.

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-10-24T10:02:56+00:00

    Thanks.

    Actually my Pictures folder was deleted and thats why the save dialogue box was not appearing.

    I have now created new folder in desktop menu with the name pictures and now snipping tool is working fine.

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-10-24T10:59:53+00:00

    I am glad you got the Pictures folder sorted out again.

    Cheers.

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-10-24T06:59:50+00:00

    To capture the complete screenshot press the Windows Key + PrintScreen > it will be saved to the Screenshots folder that is created in the Pictures folder.

    Shows you how to use the Snipping Tool:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/help/13776/windows-use-snipping-tool-to-capture-screenshots

    Capture part or all of your PC screen, add notes, save the snip, or email it right from the Snipping Tool window. You can capture any of the following types of snips:

    etc.

    5 Ways to Take Screenshots in Windows 8 - wikiHow

    Cheers.

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