Can this be? No Snipping Tool in Vista HP

flycaster · 01-20-2009, 05:12 AM

I've got Vista HP, but the Snipping Tool is no where to be found (All Programs>Accessories>nothing)???

EDIT: As I couldn't find the Sniopping Tool, I tried PrtScn on my Microsoft Egrometric keyboard, and nothing happened! Maybe these keys have to be activated and simply pressed? Did I do something wrong?

**nickster_uk** · 01-20-2009, 06:16 AM

What happens when you try:
- Start -> Run -> type:
SnippingTool
- Click OK

As for PrtScrn, after you press the key, try loading Paint then select Edit -> Paste

Hope that helps

flycaster · 01-20-2009, 08:41 AM

Unbelievable why I didn't get ST to appear. Would you believe that the proper response is case sensitive dependent??? Typing in "snipping tool" doesn't work. I stumbled upon the cse sensitive stuff becasue after tryingyour suggestions and not getting ST, I copied "Snipping Tool" and pasted it into the run field. I don't think I've ever seen this before. I mean, usually when I search, I never use caps. Any explanation???

As for PrtScn, when I press it, nothing at all happens. So, I'm in a quandry on how to load Paint. Actually, I don't understand how to impliment your suggestion.

**nickster_uk** · 01-20-2009, 08:51 AM

No idea why the Snipping Tool didn't work in lower case...I just tested it that way and it worked?

As for PrtScn, after you press it try;
Start -> run -> type:
mspaint
Click OK
Then when Paint loads, click Edit -> Paste (or use the CTRL+V keys on your keyboard to paste)

flycaster · 01-20-2009, 04:23 PM

It worked, Nickster...Thanks. But would you explain something to me? Even though I have this cool keyboard, I don't use any of the enhanced keys as I'm just happy with the ergometric aspect of the board. My question is how come the there is no immediate response when pressing one of the enhanced keys? None of the keys do anything on their own...

**l_b_rex** · 01-20-2009, 06:02 PM

They must not be defined. In the control panel go in to Keyboards and if there is a Buttons tab got there and direct the path to where you want it to go,
As for print screen. If not a laptop, tap print screen and then in accessories open paint and then press ctrl and v to paste it. Nothing is suppose to happen when u press print screen atleast visably anyways.

**jenae** · 01-20-2009, 08:26 PM

Hi, the snipping tool in Vista is a borrow from tablet pc So to enable (it is by default) go to programs and features windows features and put a check in tablet pc.

flycaster · 01-21-2009, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jenae

Hi, the snipping tool in Vista is a borrow from tablet pc So to enable (it is by default) go to programs and features windows features and put a check in tablet pc.

Just how do I go to where you are directing me? I couldn't find "programs" in Start-maybe I missed it, and then I tried All Programs, but couldn't find features or windows features.

**jenae** · 01-21-2009, 09:45 PM

Hi, sorry, you just assume people are up with it, go to control panel (classic view) "programs and features" and on the left you will see "turn windows features on or off" windows features will open and scroll to put a check in tablet PC it should be checked by default...

flycaster · 01-22-2009, 06:21 PM

Thanks. Found it and it is alredy checked.

01-20-2009, 05:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
flycaster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Boynton Beach. FL Posts: 76 OS: Vista 64-bit	Can this be? No Snipping Tool in Vista HP I've got Vista HP, but the Snipping Tool is no where to be found (All Programs>Accessories>nothing)??? EDIT: As I couldn't find the Sniopping Tool, I tried PrtScn on my Microsoft Egrometric keyboard, and nothing happened! Maybe these keys have to be activated and simply pressed? Did I do something wrong? Last edited by flycaster; 01-20-2009 at 05:20 AM.

01-20-2009, 06:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
nickster_uk Moderator, Microsoft Support, Happy to support TSF! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 7,023 OS: XP Pro SP3, Windows 7 Ultimate, Ubuntu v8.04 My System	Re: Can this be? No Snipping Tool in Vista HP What happens when you try: - Start -> Run -> type: SnippingTool - Click OK As for PrtScrn, after you press the key, try loading Paint then select Edit -> Paste Hope that helps __________________ My system: ASUS P5K-E WiFi \| Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz (OC 3.60GHz) \| 4GB Corsair DDR2 XMS2-6400C4 RAM (4-4-4-12) \| PowerColor ATI Radeon HD 3850 Pro Xtreme 512MB GDDR3 GPU \| Maxtor DiamondMax 22 500GB, Maxtor DiamondMax 23 500GB & 2xMaxtor DiamondMax 21 250GB SATA HDDs \| Thermaltake CL-P0114 Heatsink + 6 LED Case Fans \| Corsair HX620W Modular PSU \| Enermax Black Knight (CS-527) Case \| Pioneer DVR-216 SATA 20x20 DVD±RW In a world without walls or fences - who needs Windows and Gates?

01-20-2009, 08:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
flycaster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Boynton Beach. FL Posts: 76 OS: Vista 64-bit	Re: Can this be? No Snipping Tool in Vista HP Unbelievable why I didn't get ST to appear. Would you believe that the proper response is case sensitive dependent??? Typing in "snipping tool" doesn't work. I stumbled upon the cse sensitive stuff becasue after tryingyour suggestions and not getting ST, I copied "Snipping Tool" and pasted it into the run field. I don't think I've ever seen this before. I mean, usually when I search, I never use caps. Any explanation??? As for PrtScn, when I press it, nothing at all happens. So, I'm in a quandry on how to load Paint. Actually, I don't understand how to impliment your suggestion.

01-20-2009, 08:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
nickster_uk Moderator, Microsoft Support, Happy to support TSF! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 7,023 OS: XP Pro SP3, Windows 7 Ultimate, Ubuntu v8.04 My System	Re: Can this be? No Snipping Tool in Vista HP No idea why the Snipping Tool didn't work in lower case...I just tested it that way and it worked? As for PrtScn, after you press it try; Start -> run -> type: mspaint Click OK Then when Paint loads, click Edit -> Paste (or use the CTRL+V keys on your keyboard to paste) __________________ My system: ASUS P5K-E WiFi \| Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz (OC 3.60GHz) \| 4GB Corsair DDR2 XMS2-6400C4 RAM (4-4-4-12) \| PowerColor ATI Radeon HD 3850 Pro Xtreme 512MB GDDR3 GPU \| Maxtor DiamondMax 22 500GB, Maxtor DiamondMax 23 500GB & 2xMaxtor DiamondMax 21 250GB SATA HDDs \| Thermaltake CL-P0114 Heatsink + 6 LED Case Fans \| Corsair HX620W Modular PSU \| Enermax Black Knight (CS-527) Case \| Pioneer DVR-216 SATA 20x20 DVD±RW In a world without walls or fences - who needs Windows and Gates?

01-20-2009, 04:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
flycaster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Boynton Beach. FL Posts: 76 OS: Vista 64-bit	Re: Can this be? No Snipping Tool in Vista HP It worked, Nickster...Thanks. But would you explain something to me? Even though I have this cool keyboard, I don't use any of the enhanced keys as I'm just happy with the ergometric aspect of the board. My question is how come the there is no immediate response when pressing one of the enhanced keys? None of the keys do anything on their own...

01-20-2009, 06:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
l_b_rex Awesom-O 4000 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,217 OS: Vista Home Premium 32 bit	Re: Can this be? No Snipping Tool in Vista HP They must not be defined. In the control panel go in to Keyboards and if there is a Buttons tab got there and direct the path to where you want it to go, As for print screen. If not a laptop, tap print screen and then in accessories open paint and then press ctrl and v to paste it. Nothing is suppose to happen when u press print screen atleast visably anyways. __________________ If my avatar piques your interest, go to google and search Dr.Tran video and have a look.

01-20-2009, 08:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
jenae Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,400 OS: XP & Vista	Re: Can this be? No Snipping Tool in Vista HP Hi, the snipping tool in Vista is a borrow from tablet pc So to enable (it is by default) go to programs and features windows features and put a check in tablet pc. __________________

01-21-2009, 09:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
jenae Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,400 OS: XP & Vista	Re: Can this be? No Snipping Tool in Vista HP Hi, sorry, you just assume people are up with it, go to control panel (classic view) "programs and features" and on the left you will see "turn windows features on or off" windows features will open and scroll to put a check in tablet PC it should be checked by default... __________________

01-22-2009, 06:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
flycaster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Boynton Beach. FL Posts: 76 OS: Vista 64-bit	Re: Can this be? No Snipping Tool in Vista HP Thanks. Found it and it is alredy checked.