Windows 7 Snipping Tool has disappeared

Anonymous
2010-03-14T21:57:26+00:00

I just went to use my snipping tool and I can not find it anywhere.  It was pinned to my desktop before. I can not find it in accessories, System32, or by searching.  Any help would be appreciated!

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Anonymous
2010-04-06T14:02:29+00:00

You failed to mention that "Tablet PC Optional Components " need to be enabled in the "Turn Windows features on or off " dialog box (left column) of the "Programs and Features " control panel. Even if you DO NOT have a tablet PC, this option must be checked to enable the Snipping Tool. I lost the Snipping Tool when I turned off these features on my PC.

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-04-12T06:06:17+00:00

    I have found the snipping tool at the following locationC:\Windows\System32\SnippingTool.exe and by right clicking on it I have now pinned it to the start menu

    Thanx!

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-01-29T16:01:42+00:00

    Johnlive

    Because of the age of the post you replied to, I would suggest that you post your question in the Microsoft Answer’s Forum with as much detailed information about your issue as possible which will create a new thread. That will allow the entire online community to examine and hopefully provide insight into your issue.

    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows\_7-windows\_programs?tab=all

    eddie

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-01-27T17:37:28+00:00

    I went to use my snipping tool and a little window came up and said: "This snipping tool is not working on your computer right now. Restart your computer, and then try again. If the problem persists contact your administrator". I am the administrator and I restarted the computer and this did not fix the problem. It was working when I had Microsoft office 2007 loaded, then I deleted that one to load Microsoft office 2010 student addition. Now my snipping tool is still not working, I use windows 7 ultimate. How do I get this tool back on my computer. I tried refreshing the PC Tablet.

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  4. Anonymous
    2012-01-17T18:36:44+00:00

    i cud not find the snippertool.exe at the specified location with my windows 7 in my HP laptop. only the image file was retrived on searching system 32 folder and got pinned to the task bar but nothing opens on clicking it. help me out.

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