To address the delays and sluggish performance of the Snipping Tool, one effective approach is to reinstall the application on your device. This guide provides several methods to help rejuvenate the performance of the Snipping Tool.
1. Repair Snipping Tool
The initial step to take is repairing the Snipping Tool installation on your computer. Windows provides the capability to adjust the installations of its tools through the Settings app.
2. Update Windows
An outdated Windows version installed on your computer may be another cause for Snipping Tool delays. Sometimes, inconsistency in the Windows update process impedes the Snipping Tool’s functionality. Updating Windows may resolve this issue.
3. Reinstall the Snipping Tool
Corrupted files of the Snipping Tool on your system might also be a reason for the app running slowly. Reinstalling the application could fix this issue. There are two ways to reinstall the Snipping Tool. One option is through the Microsoft Store, and the other is by using PowerShell. We will guide you through both methods, recommending that, should one not suffice, you try the other.
3.1. Using Microsoft Store
3.2. Using PowerShell
4. Perform a Clean Boot
Third-party programs can conflict with the Snipping Tool process, causing sluggishness and delays. Confirming this hypothesis can be done by performing a clean boot on your computer. A clean boot loads Windows with only essential system services in the background, disabling all third-party services upon startup. Should the problem be resolved in a clean boot state, pinpointing the conflicting service can be done by re-enabling third-party services one at a time:
5. Use a Third-Party Alternative
If, after attempting the aforementioned solutions, the Snipping Tool remains slow, consider using an alternative third-party program for taking screenshots on your PC. There are many such programs that offer enhanced functionality beyond what the Snipping Tool provides. Popular alternatives include ShareX and Lightshot. You can try these programs as temporary solutions until Microsoft addresses the issue with the Snipping Tool.
