Win + Shift + S | Only Works Once?

Win + Shift + S | Only Works Once?

I've been using the Win+Shift+S command to take (and copy) screenshots for ages now.

Since today I ran into the problem that it only works once? The first time (after I've restarted my computer) the snipping tool works fine. But if I try it again to capture another screenshot, nothing is happening.

Things I've tried to solve this issue:

  • Turn on the Clipboard History Switch
  • Make Sure Snip & Sketch Is Enabled
  • Reset Snip & Sketch
  • Reinstall Snip & Sketch
  • Tried to workaround the issue by creating a macro to make the shortcut for me.
  • Tried to run the snipping tool with command 'ms-screenclip:'

Hope someone can provide me with a solution!

2 Answers

DELETE windows snip and sketch period. don't try to download it again it's cursed, keep it deleted, and windows+shift+s works infinitely.

2

Found the answer through a friend of mine.

Turned out that the process 'screen snipping' was still running in the background.

Killed the process and it seems all fine now!

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