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Old Snipping Tool on Windows 11: How to Get it Back [3 Ways]
Snipping Tool was changed in Windows 11 and users aren’t pleased
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Updated onJanuary 15, 2024
updated onJanuary 15, 2024
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The Snipping Tool has changed, and many unsatisfied users want to return the old Snipping Tool to Windows 11.
This is easily achievable, and in today’s guide, we’ll show you the best ways to do that on your PC.
What happened to the Snipping Tool in Windows 11?
Windows 11 introduced a new Snipping Tool that works similarly to theSnip & Sketchtool. On Windows 10, those were two different tools, but in the latest version, they are combined into one.
How do I get the old Snipping Tool back on Windows 11?
1. Download old SnippingTool online
We tested this solution and it worked for us, and since our antivirus didn’t report anything, we assume that the file is safe to use. If you don’t feel safe downloading files from third-party sources, go to the next solution.
2. Restore the Snipping Tool from the older Windows version
3. Restore the Snipping Tool from Windows.old
How to install Snipping Tool in Windows 11 without Microsoft Store?
The only way to get the old Snipping Tool is to copy it manually from Windows 10 or download it from third-party sources.
To get the new version, we have a guide that shows you how toinstall Microsoft Store apps without using the Store.
Unfortunately, the old Snipping Tool is gone, but you can get it by transferring it from an older version of Windows.
If, for some reasonSnipping Tool is missing, we have a guide that shows you how toreinstall the Snipping Tool, so you might want to check it out.
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