Snipping Tool Prevents Greenshot from Taking Screenshots: A Solution

Problem: Cannot Take Screenshots with Greenshot Due to Microsoft Snipping Tool

Greenshot is a popular screenshot tool that allows users to quickly capture, edit, and save images on their computer. However, some users have reported an issue where they are unable to take screenshots using Greenshot because the Microsoft Snipping Tool appears and presses the screenshot button on the keyboard, interfering with the process.

Reason for the Problem

The issue arises due to a conflict between the hotkeys set for Greenshot and the Microsoft Snipping Tool. By default, both tools use the same keyboard shortcut (Windows key + Shift + S) to initiate screenshots. When both tools are running simultaneously, the Microsoft Snipping Tool takes precedence and captures the screenshot instead of Greenshot.

Solution: Change Greenshot Hotkeys

To resolve the conflict and allow Greenshot to take screenshots without interference from the Microsoft Snipping Tool, you can change the hotkeys for Greenshot to a different keyboard shortcut.

Step-by-step Instructions

1. Launch Greenshot by clicking on its icon in the system tray or by using the default hotkey (Windows key + Shift + PrtScn).

2. Click on the Preferences button in the Greenshot menu.

3. In the Preferences window, click on the Hotkeys tab.

4. Find the hotkey for Capture region and click on the current keyboard shortcut (Windows key + Shift + S).

5. Press the new keyboard shortcut you want to use for capturing regions with Greenshot. Make sure it does not conflict with any other software you have running.

6. Click OK to save the new hotkey settings.

Code Block: Greenshot Preferences Window

Greenshot > Preferences
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+-- Hotkeys
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    +-- Capture region: [New Hotkey]

The issue of the Microsoft Snipping Tool interfering with Greenshot screenshots can be resolved by changing the hotkeys for Greenshot to a different keyboard shortcut. This will prevent the Microsoft Snipping Tool from taking precedence and allow Greenshot to capture screenshots as intended.

References

• Type: Online Resource
• Title: Greenshot User Manual - Hotkeys
• URL: https://www.greenshot.org/user-manual/hotkeys.html