WIN+PRTSC not taking screenshot

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a while ago I deleted my default "Screenshots" folder in my Windows 10 "Pictures" folder. This is the folder where my "WIN+PRTSC" screenshots used to get saved.

I realized my mistake and created a folder with the same name but now the shortcut "WIN+PRTSC" doesn't work anymore. The screen goes dark(the standard screenshot procedure) for a second, but the actual picture doesn't get taken and stored to the location.

Can I somehow restore the default functionality to take a screenshot?

P.S. I know I can just use PRTSC and paste it in paint and create a file or use SNIP tool but the WIN+PRTSC did all this for me in just a second.

Thanks

Ray Penber

Posted 2020-01-14T08:38:57.263

Reputation: 21

Deleting the screenshot folder won’t make a difference, instead delete the one which you created and restart the pc, windows will automatically create a folder and then try the shortcut to see if it works. – Valay_17 – 2020-01-14T13:25:59.213

Answers

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Alternative ways:

Windows key + shift-S 

You can also use keyboard shortcut Windows key + shift-S (or the new Screen snip button in the Action Center) to capture a screenshot with Snip & Sketch. Your screen will dim and you'll see Snip & Sketch's small menu at the top of your screen that will let you choose with type of screenshot you want to capture.

Alt + Print Screen

To take a quick screenshot of the active window, use the keyboard shortcut Alt + PrtScn. This will snap your currently active window and copy the screenshot to the clipboard. You'll need to open the shot in an image editor to save it.

Wasif Hasan

Posted 2020-01-14T08:38:57.263

Reputation: 827

Asked: 2020-01-14T08:38:57.263

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