How do I stop Snipping Tool intercepting Greenshot?
Disable the Windows preference that maps Print Screen to screen snipping, then restart the relevant application.
How to do it on Windows
Disable the Windows preference that maps Print Screen to screen snipping, then restart the relevant application. Before changing capture or export settings, save any important existing work and check the Windows notification area for a running Greenshot process.
- Step 1. Open Windows keyboard accessibility settings.
- Step 2. Find the Print Screen opens screen snipping switch and disable it where available.
- Step 3. Restart Greenshot and test Print Screen again.
How to verify the result
Greenshot should start region capture rather than the Windows overlay. Check the actual image file or open capture result instead of relying only on a successful shortcut animation. If the expected output is missing, repeat the task with a known local folder and the tray-menu command.
Common limitation or mistake
For repeatable troubleshooting, record your Windows version, Greenshot release, capture mode and chosen destination. Changing one setting at a time makes it easier to identify which adjustment helped.
Frequently asked questions
How do I stop Snipping Tool intercepting Greenshot?
Disable the Windows preference that maps Print Screen to screen snipping, then restart the relevant application.
How do I confirm the result?
Greenshot should start region capture rather than the Windows overlay.
What should I watch out for?
Managed devices may enforce keyboard policies; do not bypass administrator settings.
Sources and further reading
Start with the Greenshot project's help documentation, release history and download information. Those pages describe functionality and release channels; the exact screens shown can differ between versions.
Get Greenshot for Windows
Check the release channel and file provenance before installation.