Whatever it is, it indicates that snip & sketch has crapped out as it should on Windows 10.

This write-up contains every possible solution to fix the snip and sketch app permanently.

Without further ado, lets jump in.

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Why Is My Snip And Sketch Not Working?

Each of the underlying problems requires a specific approach to get resolved.

See, the graphics driver acts as the communicator between the hardware and the operating system.

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Its accountable for rendering images and videos.

Both can take screenshots.

So its possible that these programs conflicting with the snip and sketch system.

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So if the notification is disabled, you cannot access it at all.

Not all methods will work for everyone.

That said, the fixes Im about to share will definitely recover the snip and sketch app tool.

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you’re free to also wipe out thesnipping tool not workingsituation in a similar fashion.

So here goes the methods to resolve snip and sketch tool issues:

1. attempt to open Snip & Sketch to peek if its up and running again.

Refer to the next method if resetting doesnt help.

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Thats on account of the Snip & Sketch notification being disabled.

you could now copy or save the captured image to your preferred drive location.

Read our latest post forSnipping Tool shortcut.

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System Maintenance Troubleshooter is a great way to locate and fix problems that lie within Windows OS.

Sometimes it may suggest no modification at all, but you may still experience issues with the sketch tool.

Therefore, if difficulties persist, move on to the next fix.

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And Sketch and Snip is no exception.

One viable solution is to repair the damaged files and restore them.

Be patient until the execution is done.

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Then go back and try out the Snip & Sketch program one more time.

It should work fine.

It happened on my work computer as well.

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Simply disable this feature, and Snip & Sketch should be operational again.

Set Correct Date & Time

Incorrect system date & time are often provocative to problematic app functionality.

With this, your machine will now have the correct time and date.

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Open snip and sketch to see if it works now.

So, update the app to rule out such a possibility.

It can also fix bugs and performance issues.

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This is effective for the Snip and Sketch app too.

Once it completes, inspect whether the snip and sketch tool is in order.

If the not working problem still holds true, check the next method.

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Here is a complete guide abouthow to use Snipping Tool?

It helps the graphics hardware to communicate with the operating system.

After a successful update, the Snip & Sketch tool should work flawlessly.

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Ending Remarks

Have a nice day!

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