Assigning Print Screen key to Snipping Tool

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I want to be able to hit the Print Screen key to bring up Snipping Tool. Is this possible?
 

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You can assign shortcuts by going to the metro screen start typing "Snipping tool" when it displays, right click "Open file location"

Right click "Snipping Tools", click "Properties" then you will see a section to set a shortcut

Screen Shot 2014-02-15 at 16.22.30.png

I am not sure if i would advice putting on just PrintScreen.

You can always pin to task bar and then click

:winkey: + 5 (for example - depends what number it is pinned to on the task bar"

^ that is a quick way to open taskbar items.

Cheers,
Harry
 

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Okay, what is meant by metro screen? I do have Snipping Tool pinned to my taskbar but when I right click on it I don't get the properties. Sorry, but my brain is still thinking in terms of XP and Windows 7.
 

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metro screen - i should say start screen:
Screen Shot 2014-02-15 at 16.49.34.png


^^ hope that helps,

or you can locate by copying the below line in to run - :)winkey: + R) and then pressing ok:

%ProgramData%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories

Cheers,
Harry
 

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You could do it easily using AutoHotkey free Windows Scripting language.
You can get it here: AutoHotkey

Here's the script
Code:
SendMode, Input

PrintScreen::
    Run, %A_WinDir%\System32\SnippingTool.exe
return

Note that if you are running on 64 bit Windows you need to compile as a 64 bit program. Otherwise instead of looking for SnippingTool.exe in System32 it will look in SysWow64 due to folder redirection of the 32 bit emulation. If on a 32 bit system just compile as 32 bit.

Run it and leave it in the tray. If it works you can start with Windows by putting a shortcut to the program in your StartUp folder.

Edit: I guess I should note this is a Desktop type program that sits in the notification tray. It took me so long to get the script to work because of the folder redirection thing. Otherwise it's a no brainer.
 

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Well, my metro-tile-whatever doesn't look like that, but I did manage to get there. But it won't let me type anything in the shortcut key field. The other option is waaay over my head. I appreciate the helpful advice but I think I'll just leave as is.
 

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Well, my metro-tile-whatever doesn't look like that, but I did manage to get there. But it won't let me type anything in the shortcut key field. The other option is waaay over my head. I appreciate the helpful advice but I think I'll just leave as is.

Do you have 32 bit or 64 bit Windows 8?
 

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    Windows 8.0 x64
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    Laptop
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    Toshiba Satelite C55D-A Laptop
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    AMD EI 1200
    Memory
    4 gb DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Raedon 340 MB dedicated Ram
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    Built in
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Here's both 32 and 64 bit versions

To start when Windows starts, just right click on either PrintScrSnipX64.exe or PrintScrSnipX86.exe depending if your OS is 64 bit or 32 bit respectively. Open your StartUp Folder (Winkey + r and type shell:startup and hit Enter key) and right click an empty space in the folder. Then click Paste Shortcut. You can use F2 to change the name of the shortcut.. for example getting rid of the word shortcut. :)


Edit: if you are cautious about running exe downloads, and I don't blame you, please scan the zip and/or exe files with Malwarebytes. They'll come up clean. :)

View attachment PrintScrSnip.zip
 
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System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.0 x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satelite C55D-A Laptop
    CPU
    AMD EI 1200
    Memory
    4 gb DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Raedon 340 MB dedicated Ram
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Built in
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    640 GB (spinner) Sata II
    Keyboard
    Built in
    Mouse
    Touch pad
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