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When you install ShareX on a new laptop, set your "Print Screen" key to activate "Region capture" – you will never use Windows Snipping Tool again. 8. Common Problems on New Laptops (And Fixes) Problem 1: Nothing happens when I press PrtSc Solution: Your keyboard likely requires the Fn key. Try Fn + PrtSc . Alternatively, check your BIOS settings for "Action Key Mode" and set it to "Function Key First." Problem 2: Screenshots are black/blank Solution: This happens with DRM-protected content (Netflix, Hulu, Disney+). You cannot screenshot streaming video due to copyright protection. Use your phone's camera or disable hardware acceleration in your browser. Problem 3: I get "We couldn’t take a screenshot" Solution: Your Temp folder is corrupted. Go to Settings > System > Storage > Temporary files and delete everything. Reboot. Problem 4: Too many OneDrive popups Solution: Open OneDrive Settings > Sync & Backup > Advanced. Turn off "Notify me when screenshots are saved." 9. The Ultimate Cheat Sheet (Print this) For your new Windows 11 laptop, tape this to the bottom or save it as a note: how to print screen on laptop new
For now, stick to the Snipping Tool, but know that within 12 months, "how to print screen" will mean "how to ask AI to grab that specific part of my screen for me." Printing your screen on a new laptop no longer requires a dedicated key. Whether you use the modern Win + Shift + S shortcut, rely on OneDrive cloud backup, or configure a third-party tool like ShareX, you have more power than ever. Have a specific model not mentioned