In addition to the introduction of a large number of improvements, the latest Windows 11 system has also brought a series of new problems for users. One of the problems is the Snipping Tool. Users reported that the Snipping Tool could not be launched on Windows 11, and the scope of impact seems to be very wide.
In a discussion post in the Microsoft technical community, a large number of users reported the same problem, but Microsoft has not yet acknowledged the failure. Wrote in the post:
In Windows 11, the shortcut key Win+Shift+S cannot open the screenshot tool. I can open the application manually, but after clicking the “+New” button, a pop-up window saying “This application cannot be opened. Screen Snipping cannot be opened due to a problem in the Windows system” pops up.
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I just upgraded to Windows 11 yesterday, the computer is up to date, and all applications are up to date. I have tried running the troubleshooter, resetting the app, repairing the app, and uninstalling+reinstalling the app. But it has no effect.
Although Microsoft did not provide an official fix, it seems that someone has found a solution, which is feasible for many people.
This is largely a temporary workaround, but if you upgrade directly from Windows 10 and still have Windows 10 on your computer through the C:/Windows.old folder, you can still use the Windows 10 version Clipping tools. It is located at C:/Windows.old/Windows/System32/SnippingTool.exe.