This issue is not only affecting the Snipping Tool app but also other elements, including Touch Keyboard, Voice Typing, and Emoji Panel, Input Method Editor user interface (IME UI), and Get started and Tips apps.Īccording to the company, the problem has been already fixed with the update KB5008295.

Also, it’s possible to launch the app, but creating a new capture will result in the error mentioned above, and repairing or resetting the Snipping Tools through the Settings does not fix the issue.Īt first, it was the issue was unclear, but Microsoft quickly updated the Windows 11 health dashboard website explaining that the problem is due to an issue with a Microsoft digital certificate, which expired October 31, 2021. One person at Microsoft’s community forums explains that using the Windows key + Shift + S keyboard shortcut does not open the experience to take screenshots. Refreshing your PC might help fix it” error message. According to various reports from users at Microsoft’s community forums (via WindowsLatest), the app is crashing with the “This app can’t open – A problem with Windows is preventing Screen Snipping from opening. On Windows 11, the Snipping Tool app is causing problems among many users.

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