Snipping Tool Not Saving Anything

Try these steps in order:

1. Capture a snip and save it manually.
   • Press Windows logo key + Shift + S.
   • Capture the area.
   • When the notification appears, open the snip in Snipping Tool.
   • Select Save in the upper-right and choose a local folder such as Pictures.
   • Expected result: the file saves normally to the folder selected.
2. Use the clipboard as a workaround immediately.
   • Since Always copy snips to the Clipboard is enabled, after taking a snip, paste it with Ctrl + V into Paint, Word, or another app.
   • Then press Ctrl + S to save it.
   • This avoids any default save-location issue.
3. Save to a local folder instead of a cloud-synced folder.
   • A reported fix for Snipping Tool save problems is to save to a local folder like Pictures instead of a cloud folder.
   • The registry screenshot shows My Pictures pointing to OneDrive\Pictures. That can be relevant if the save path is unavailable or not writable.
   • Expected result: saving works when the destination is local.
4. Check the save location for permissions and available space.
   • Make sure the target folder has write permission and enough free space.
   • If the issue started after desktop cleanup or a system change, test with a newly created folder under Pictures.
5. Reset Snipping Tool.
   • Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & Features > Snipping Tool > Advanced Options > Reset.
   • This is a standard fix for Snipping Tool save failures.
   • Expected result: Snipping Tool returns to normal saving behavior.
6. If reset does not help, repair or reinstall the app.
   • Go to Settings > Apps > Installed Apps.
   • Find Snipping Tool.
   • Open Advanced Options and run Repair, then Reset.
   • If the problem continues, uninstall Snipping Tool, restart Windows, and install the latest version from the Microsoft Store.
7. If needed, use Print Screen temporarily.
   • Print Screen copies the full screen to the clipboard.
   • Alt + Print Screen copies only the active window.
   • Paste with Ctrl + V into an app and save from there.

The most likely issue in this case is the save target under OneDrive\Pictures after the cleanup. Testing a manual save to a local Pictures folder is the fastest way to confirm it.

References:

• Copy the window or screen contents
• Use a screen reader to explore and navigate the Windows desktop
• Snipping Tool - Microsoft Q&A
• Partial vs full screen sniping tool issue - Microsoft Q&A