4 docs tagged with "remove-snipping-tool"

This script disables the outdated Snipping Tool. This app is enabled by default. The script modifies the "HKLM\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\TabletPC!DisableSnippingTool" registry key, preventing the tool from launching and disabling the print screen key activation. After running this script, any attempt to open the Snipping Tool will show this message, confirming its deactivation (tested on Windows 11 and 10): This script does not affect the new Snipping Tool in Windows 11, only the store app ver...

This script prevents the Print Screen key from launching the Snipping Tool. This is the default Windows behavior starting from Windows 11 22H2. The script targets the "HKCU\\Control Panel\\Keyboard\\PrintScreenKeyForSnippingEnabled" registry key. This key toggles the setting "Use the Print screen button to open screen snipping" in the control panel. Changing this setting through the user interface also modifies this registry entry. This key is absent by default in modern Windows versions, confirmed...

This script disables the Windows logo key + Shift + S keyboard shortcut. This keyboard shortcut by default launches the Snipping Tool to capture screenshots. During the screenshot process, the screen darkens to indicate the selected area. By preventing Windows Explorer from recognizing this keyboard shortcut, the script enhances privacy by reducing the risk of unintended data exposure through screenshots. This script also disables the Windows logo key + S keyboard shortcut, w...

This script removes the outdated Snipping Tool app. It was previously known as Snip & Sketch. It allows users to capture, edit, and share screenshots. In recent Windows versions, this app is part of the Windows Feature Experience Pack ("MicrosoftWindows.Client.Core") and is no longer a separate application. This script disables snipping functionality on older Windows versions. privacy.sexy does not remove the entire Windows Feature Experience Pack, as it contains many other essential f...