Windows 11 Snipping Tool Missing. What Should I Do?

To fix snipping tool missing from windows 11, you can try the following operations:

1. use Win+Shift+S shortcut to bring up the snipping tool
2. use Win+S to search for the snipping tool

If you have tried using the above methods and the Windows 11 snipping tool missing issue still exists, then please read the following.

Possible Reasons for Snipping Tool Is Missing in Windows 11

If your Windows 11 missing snipping tool problem persists, then it is most likely due to the following reasons:

• There is an error in the operating system itself that is causing the issue
• System files are corrupted causing the pre-installed software not to work properly
• Some of the system settings are disabled which can affect the functionality of the tool

How to Fix Windows 11 Missing Snipping Tool

1. Restart Your Computer

2. Update Your Operating System to the Latest Version

3. Turn on Notifications for the Snipping Tool

Press Win+I to open Settings, navigate to System > Notifications and make sure that notifications for the snipping tool are turned on.

4. Open It from the Windows.old Folder

Press Win+E to open File Explorer, navigate to C: drive > Windows.old > Windows > System32, search for Snippingtool.exe and launch it

5. Reinstall the Snipping Tool via Powershell

If you have tried the above methods and still missing snipping tool Windows 11 or find that the snipping tool has become bad, then you can consider using iTop Screen Recorder as an alternative. It's a convenient and powerful screenshot tool that supports capturing customized areas, full screen, active window or scrolling window. If you experience Windows 11 snipping tool missing, try iTop Screen Recorder!

Free Screen Recorder for PC

Record screen, webcam, audio and gameplay with ease. Create high-quality screen recordings with no lags and fps drops.

Free Download For Windows 7 and later