On Windows 11 or 10, you will find a âSnipping Tool,â the operating systemâs app to take screenshots (if youâre still on Windows 10, you will also find the âSnip & Sketchâ app), and if you prefer another screenshot-taking app or donât like the apps available with the operating system, you can uninstall them, and in this guide, I will explain how to complete this configuration.Â
On all supported versions of Windows, you can use the âWindows key + Print Screenâ keyboard shortcut to take screenshots of the screen, but the Snipping Tool (as well as Snip & Sketch) offers the tools to capture part or the entire screen.Â
The Snipping Tool on Windows 11 is very different from the one available on Windows 10 because it combines the legacy version with many of the components of the Snip & Sketch app. However, the app for Windows 11 includes even more features, including shapes, text redaction and extraction, and the ability to screen record the desktop.
On the other hand, the Snipping Tool for Windows 10 is a basic application that the company is no longer developing, but it includes the option to take screenshots in different ways. The Snip & Sketch app also offers screenshot-taking features, including markup tools and a ruler.Â
Although these apps make capturing the desktop and apps easier, you can uninstall them from the Settings app at any time if you donât like them.Â
In this guide, I will teach you the steps to remove the screenshot apps available on Windows 11 or 10.
- Uninstall Snipping Tool on Windows 11
- Uninstall Snipping Tool on Windows 10
- Uninstall Snip & Sketch on Windows 10
Uninstall Snipping Tool on Windows 11
To uninstall the Snipping Toola app on Windows 11, use these steps:
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Open Settings.
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Click on Apps.
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Click the Installed apps page.
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Click the three dots menu button for Snipping Tool and choose the Uninstall option.
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Click the Uninstall button again.
After you complete the steps, the tool will be uninstalled from Windows 11.
Uninstall Snipping Tool on Windows 10
To uninstall the Snipping Tool app from Windows 10, use these steps:
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Open Settings.
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Click on System.
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Click on Optional features.
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Select the Snipping Tool and click the Uninstall button.
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Click the Uninstall button again.
Once you complete the steps, the legacy Snipping Tool app will be removed from your device.
Uninstall Snip & Sketch on Windows 10
To uninstall the Snip & Sketch app, use these steps:
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Open Settings.
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Click on System.
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Click on Optional features.
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Select the Snip & Sketch app and click the Uninstall button.
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Click the Uninstall button again.
After you complete the steps, the screenshot-taking app will be removed from the computer.
If you want to reinstall the Snipping Tool app, you can download it again from the Microsoft Store on Windows 11 or 10. If you were using the Snip & Sketch app, you wonât be able to get it again from the Microsoft Store. However, you may be able to reinstall it through PowerShell (admin) running the Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "C:Program FilesWindowsAppsMicrosoft.ScreenSketch_10.2008.3001.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbweAppXManifest.xml"
command.
Whatâs the reason youâre removing the screenshot-taking app? Let me know in the comments.
Update May 8, 2024: This guide has been updated to ensure accuracy and reflect changes to the process.
Source: Pureinfotech