Screen Capture doesn't seem to work

[dgudgel]

I followed the instructions in help but clipboard did not copy the screen. With or without pushing the alt key. It still had my last copy of a link address. While we are at it where do I go to get rid of the big bar across the bottom of my new 24 in whooperdooper back lit led display that makes it to about a 17 inch display. None of the tool bars are activated. Have a nice day.

 

[Brink]

Hello Dgudgel,

See if this may be able to help.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/9717-screenshot-paint.html

and

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/51160-screenshot-upload-using-mwsnap.html

Hope this helps,
Shawn

 

[ignatzatsonic]

I assume you are trying to paste your screen capture into a photo editing program so you can save it as a jpg image?

I've seen situations where I had to shut down the editor BEFORE I hit the print screen key and then reopen it AFTER I hit the key. If I just left it open, I could only paste in an earlier print screen, rather than a new one.

Regarding your display:

What resolution are you currently using?

What other resolutions are available when you right click the screen, choose "personalize" and then "display" from the lower left?

What is the "native resolution" of your monitor?

It sounds like you may be using a 16:9 type resolution ("widescreen") when you really need a conventional 4:3 non-widescreen resolution.

 

[dgudgel]

screen appearance and print screen performance

These are task or tool bars taking up the space. If I could get the print screen to work I could show you. This is not blank space. Just tool bar or task bars taking up space on the screen. I may go to the snipping tool. It worked last time I tried it. But if there is a problem with print screen I'd like to fix it. I haven't tried all the options suggested in the previous post. I have gone to one screen on the laptop to simplify thing

As far as print screen yes I am trying to paste it in either paint or corel photohouse. I have to complete the suggestions before I am finished checking it out. I've never had problems before using print screen in other MS operating systems

Later

 

[kenC]

If you right click the Taskbar and choose 'Properties' you get options to use small icons or to auto-hide the Taskbar or to move it to the top or side of the screen.

 

[Ztruker]

Brink, do you have a tutorial that uses the Win 7 Snipping tool? If not, it would be handy to have. Doesn't make much sense to download MWSnap when the Snipping Tool is already available in Win 7.

Is there a Template for creating help files here? If you don't want to do this I might take a shot at it if I had a template to work from.

 

[Brink]

Hello Rich,

We have this that may help with the Snipping Tool.

http://www.sevenforums.com/general-...ed-method-uploading-posting-screen-shots.html

and

How to use the Snipping Tool in Vista - Vista Forums

 

[dgudgel]

OK I giver up. It didn't work, then I got print screen working without the big monitor, Now it doesn't work again
then snip worked then not. Best I go elsewhere for a while then come back another time if necessary. The last time I did a paste it had the old capture and not the new copy. Have a nice day
Later Thanks for trying to help.
DG

 

[Imperfect1]

Some computers require that you hit the 'fn' key with the Print Screen key. Why don't you try that?

 

[dgudgel]

fn key worked

I had erratic results. Sometime pr scr worked then not. However I need more testing to see what happens when I hit the fn key also as the first time it only copied part of the screen. The next time I highlighted the screen and the entire article was pasted but I don't know if it was jpg or just text. You'd think just hit pr scr and then past it somewhere. Fortunately there are other methods to get results too. Have a nice day.

Doyal

 

[Imperfect1]

Perhaps this will help:

PRINT SCREEN – ACTIVE WINDOW ONLY
Use Alt + PrtScrn + Fn to copy only the ACTIVE window. So, you would get only whatever window is open, neatly cut out already, and ready to paste in to your favorite image app.

PRINT SCREEN – ENTIRE SCREEN
Use PrtScrn + Fn to copy EVERYTHING showing on your screen, including opened property menus and dialogue boxes. If you then open NotePad, WordPad, Paint, or just about any imaging program you can use the Paste function to see the captured images.

 

[brianzion]

here is a nice screen capture tool give it a go its a free trial from ashampoo (i have the paid version and i am very happy with it full of good tools makes it easy editing to as well i use it here for this and other forums) >>>>
http://www.ashampoo.com/uk/gbp/dld/0424/Snap-4/

Ashampoo® Snap 4 - Overview

Ashampoo Snap 4

Ashampoo Snap 4 enables you to create high-quality screenshots, videos and demos of your screen content. Edit, save and share your excellent results with others. This new version offers lots of innovative features and improvements, especially in the areas of video capture and editing tools.
The new video mode

Use the video mode to create videos and demos tailored to your needs. Capture film sequences or computer games (in a window) and save them as high-quality video files. You can also produce demos like video tutorials for software or presentations of websites. Videos and demos can be saved in different formats using various codecs. New fantastic features, like cursor and zoom effects, are available during video capture. Furthermore a recording can be paused and resumed anytime, in order to, for example, switch between applications or prepare the screen content. Of course, you are not limited to the main screen anymore, because Ashampoo Snap 4 also supports multi-monitor environments.
Even more editing tools for your screenshots

Create perfect-looking screenshots of your entire screen content or specially selected parts. After making a screenshot, an intuitive editor opens automatically and provides you with extensive editing tools, with which you can make your shots even more individual and original. Enhance your screenshots with, for example informative hints, arrows, texts, graphics, shapes, stamps and lots more, in order to convey facts or other topics in your shots easier and more illustrative.

Whether for work, for school or in your spare time - create screenshots and videos in no time and fill your colleagues, classmates or friends with enthusiasm for your amazing results.

 

[Ztruker]

Thanks Brink. That last one was what I was looking for in the Win 7 tips area and it wasn't there.

I tried using the "new" search box from the Tutorials page entering snipping but got no useful hits. Looks like the first one you mentioned (Airbot post) is in the General Discussion area and is not a Tutorial. It would be a good one to have there.

 

[Brink]

You're welcome Rich.

I'll see what I can do.

 

[DeanP]

Some computers, you only need to press Prnt Screen
Other computers, you need to press FN + Prnt Screen