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8 Expert Solutions if Windows 11 Snipping Tool Is Slow
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8 Expert Solutions if Windows 11 Snipping Tool Is Slow

Richard Omachona March 10, 2023

Are you having an issue with your Windows 11 Snipping Tool being slow? If so, many people have also complained of same. Many users have reported having this issue, which can be very frustrating.

Fortunately, several expert solutions can help you get your Snipping Tool running smoothly again. This article will explore 8 expert solutions to help you fix a slow Snipping Tool. Keep reading to learn more and get your Snipping Tool running at full speed again.

Why is Windows 11 Snipping Tool so slow?

The snipping tool in Windows 11 can become slow if the computer runs slowly. Sometimes, Snipping Tool just freezes Windows 11. We will explore a couple of reasons that may be responsible for the slowness of the Snipping Tool.

Some of the reasons may include the following:

  • Insufficient RAM: The Snipping Tool may be running slowly because the computer does not have enough RAM to run the program adequately.
  • Outdated Version: The Snipping Tool may be running slowly because the version is outdated on Windows 11.
  • Outdated Operating System: The Snipping Tool may be running slowly because the user is running an outdated version of Windows.
  • Unnecessary Background Programs: The Snipping Tool may run slowly because of unnecessary programs running in the background.
  • Incompatible Drivers: The Snipping Tool may run slowly because of incompatible drivers. To remedy this, the user must ensure that all drivers are up to date and compatible with their Windows version.

Now that we have identified some causes of the slow Snipping Tool let us explore some workable solutions that help get you back on track.

How do I fix slow Snipping Tool in Windows 11?

1. Restart the app

  1. Press the Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager.
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  2. Then, look for the Snipping Tool app and either click on it and then click on the End task button on the bottom-right side of the display or right-click on the app and select End task in the option.
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  3. After that, you should relaunch the Snipping Tool app.

2. Use keyboard shortcut to prevent slow Windows 11 Snipping Tool

  1. Press the Windows + Shift + S together to open the snipping tool on your computer.
  2. Then choose any of the screen capture modes:
    • Rectangle mode.
    • Window mode.
    • Full-screen mode.
    • Free-form mode.
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  3. After making your choice, create a screenshot with your desired option.
  4. Once done, the tool will open with the capture in an editor. Make your edits as you please.

You can use keyboard shortcuts to open the Snipping Tool to see if the problem will be rectified.

3. Repair or reset the app

3.1 Repair the Snipping Tool app

  1. Firstly, click the Search icon on the Taskbar, enter snipping tool, and choose the app from the result. Right-click on the result and click App settings.
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  2. Find the Reset section and then click on the Repair button.
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  3. Finally, reboot the PC.

3.2 Reset the Snipping Tool app

  1. Firstly, click the Search icon on the Taskbar, enter snipping tool in the text entry, and choose the app from the result. Right-click on the result and click App settings.
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  2. Find the Reset section and then click on the Repair button.
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  3. Finally, reboot the PC.

4. Use SFC scan to fix slow Windows 11 Snipping Tool

  1. Firstly, press the Windows and S buttons on your keyboard and search for cmd.
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  2. In the next window, enter the following code and press Enter:
    sfc /scannow
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  3. Restart PC as soon as the process is complete.

5. Disable Focus Assist

  1. Click on the Search icon on the Taskbar, enter focus assist in the text entry, and click on the appropriate app.
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  2. After that, click on the Customize priority list option under Priority only.
  3. Then, click the Add an app button under Apps to add Snipping Tool to your priority list.
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6. Run system troubleshooter

  1. Press the Windows and I keys together to open the Settings menu.
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  2. Then open the System option.
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  3. Now scroll down to find the Troubleshoot option and click to enter, then click on Additional troubleshooters.
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  4. When done, click the Run button next to the Snipping Tool.
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  5. Finally, follow the instructions to run the troubleshooting successfully.

7. Let Snipping Tool run in the background

  1. Click on the Windows icon, followed by the Settings icon too start the settings menu.
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  2. Then, click on the Apps tab on the left pane, and navigate to App & features.
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  3. Search for Snipping Tool app in the search bar. When located, use the ellipses menu on its right to open Advanced options.
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  4. Then use the drop-down menu under Background apps permissions to select Always from the list.
  5. Finally, open the Snipping tool and try again.

8. Use a third-party app

You can use a third-party Snipping Tool to do your screenshots. The one we will recommend in this guide is ShareX

  1. Go to the official download site of ShareX and download the app into your device.
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  2. Follow the instructions to install it on your device.
  3. Then to launch it, click on ctrl and prt scr simultaneously to capture screen.
  4. Finally, you can use the ShareX’s editing tools to adjust the shot as you please.

The Windows 11 Snipping Tool is useful for taking screenshots quickly and easily, but it can sometimes be slow to respond, which can be frustrating.

While there are ways to speed up the Snipping Tool, as mentioned in this guide, there are other ways you may consider, such as running it with fewer programs running in the background and closing any unnecessary programs.

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Richard Omachona

Richard is a techie in providing fixes and solutions for computer issues of various kinds. Among his contemporaries, he is a preferred choice. His experiences are vast in Windows operating systems and several other skills in programming such as Python, Web Frontend designing implementing at industry standards, best practices in HTML, CSS and JavaScript. and basics in Web Backend. He also loves traveling, gaming and music.

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