If you ever encounter issues with the Snipping Tool, reinstalling that app may be the best way to fix it. You can reinstall Snipping Tool with the three alternative methods below.
What use is the Snipping Tool these days?
There are lots of alternative third-party apps to the Snipping Tool, but Microsoft isn’t neglecting its screen-capturing app. The big M merged Snipping Tool with Snip and Sketch in Windows 11 and continues to update that app. The Snipping Tool enables users to capture screenshots in four different ways and annotate them with highlights, cropping, and pen marking. Plus, that tool also automatically saves captured output.
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 will likely resolve many issues with that app and ensure you’re utilizing the most up-to-date version. So, that’s one of the best ways to troubleshoot 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 about how to reset an app for further details.
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