how to screenshot while in a game

I'm trying to get a screenshot of a game, to try and solve problems. I can't get to the sniping tool while In the game, without closing out the game... which defeats the purpose. Is there a way to get a screenshot using the prt screen button ? I've tried pushing ctrl. and alt while pushing the prt sc button, but no luck.

crap.... i ain't trying to download software that I'll only use a couple of times, at Best. There's no other way to go about it ??

PooMan UK said:

What game is it ? Some games have a key assigned for screen shots. eg Couter strike uses the F12 key then it saves the screen shot to a directory within the game

YEah, like WoW uses the PrtScn button but doesn't go to the clipboard, it goes to a path under the install directory, and puts it in a format you may miss, if you are looking for BMP or JPG, etc.

Fraps is the king. it even captures Aero desktop.

Seven Eleven said:

Fraps is the king. it even captures Aero desktop.

Wouldn't a normal screenshot be able to capture Aero desktop? I'm confused by what you mentioned.