Snipping Tool Missing

[LeoDee]

I have read most posts re problem of missing Snipping Tool. I have tried most everything but nothing worked to restore it. I am running Windows 7 and have done the following:

1. I checked System32 folder and it was not there. I unchecked "Tablet PC Components". When I went to recheck it nothing happened. I rebooted and tried to check it again and nothing happened. It wouldn't recheck.

2. I did a System Restore (I went back as far as I could). Still not there.

3. On the forum someone provided a Snipping Tool download. I downloaded it, put it in the System32 folder and tried to execute it. Nothing happened.

Right now I am using Faststone but would like Snipping Tool back. Can anyone help.

 

[richc46]

Did you type snipping tool in search?

 

[Dom]

Have you checked your version of Windows 7 comes with snipping tool?
Off the top of my head I think you only have snipping tool included if you have Home Premium or higher (I used to have Vista Home Basic - no snipping tool included. Might be the same for Basic and Starter in Windows 7).

 

[richc46]

Your facts are correct, I did not even think of that, rep for you.

 

[Dom]

Thanks rich.
Also, LeoDee, can you tell us a little more detail?
You have said you 'wanted snipping tool back'. Did you had it before and it disappeared, or are you talking about earlier versions on Windows?

 

[LeoDee]

I have Windows 7 home premium and had been using the snipping tool for several months. I also did a search and found nothing.

 

[Dom]

Okay, sounds like something got your Windows files corrupted.
Try this:
1. Type in 'cmd' in the start menu search, and press

'Ctrl' + 'Shift' + 'Enter'.

2. Click 'Yes' if a user account control window pops up.
3. Type in:

sfc /scannow

and press enter.
4. Wait until the scan finishes, and restart your computer.

I'm not sure these steps recover lost Windows programs, but give it a go anyway.

 

[myzr7]

I have Windows 7 home premium and had been using the snipping tool for several months. I also did a search and found nothing.

Welcome to Seven Forums
Snipping tool is part of tablet pc
Go to windows features turn on off, this is found in cp with features and programs
If tablet pc is not checked put one in it and reboot if it is selected then reset it by unchecking then reboot then go back and select again reboot.
Good luck to you

 

[Arc]

If it is home premium 32 bit , you may download it and put it in C:\Windows\System32

 

[LeoDee]

Thanks LilDomii. The scan found a problem and it is fixed. Much appreciated

 

[myzr7]

LeoDee Thanks for telling us what fixed your problem. Hope you stay with us here at SF. Try some of the how to's in the tutorial section.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/257-windows-7-tutorial-index.html

 

[Dom]

Thanks LilDomii. The scan found a problem and it is fixed. Much appreciated

Very glad it is sorted now Have a nice day.

 

[IggyAZ]

%windir%\system32\SnippingTool.exe

 

[whs]

Snipping tool is part of tablet pc

myzr7, that is true for Vista but not for Win7.

 

[LeoDee]

Windows 7 Home Premium has the Snipping Tool included.

 

[myzr7]

Snipping tool is part of tablet pc

myzr7, that is true for Vista but not for Win7.

Thanks for the info WHS.
I will remember that next time

 

[Eglefino]

Hi,

On my search to a free(ware) screen capture program I found the message that in some Vista + Windows 7 version, I have the pro, you can find the Snipping Tool

Most Windows-program which come together with the new OS-disc are crappy stuf, but I must try it before I have to say it's even rubbishy ...!
I read the discription (see the above link) and have searched my Original Windows 7 disc and searched all the files/maps by hand and with the Win search but couldn't find anything.
It's strange that Microsoft write so and it isn't to find on my computersystem included my Windows 7/64 version, maybe it's not to find because I live in Europe (that are other versions)?

 

[whs]

The snipping tool is in Accessories. If you have Vista, you have to enable the Tablet PC option - else it is not there. Go figure.

 

[Britton30]

Go to Start (orb) copy/paste this into the Search Box.

   Information

%windir%\system32\SnippingTool.exe

In the results you should see SnippingTool.exe. Right click it and choose Pin to Start Menu, then you can find it easily.

 

[rsurface]

Thank you, Arc. You're a rock star!