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Snipping Tool: Recording Stopped Something Happened [Solved]
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Published onDecember 8, 2023
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Snipping Tool is Windows’ built-in screen capture and recording utility. But when using the latter functionality, many got theRecording stoppederror with a message that read,Something happened and we’ve stopped recording. Wait a bit, then try again. If this continues, send us your feedback.
TheRecording stoppederror primarily affected devices running Windows 11. What happens is, when you click theRecordbutton, theSnipping Tool app will start the countdown and then immediately freeze while displaying the error message.
Why does Snipping Tool randomly stop working?
This is due to a bug in the app, given the high number of users facing the issue. More so, many reported that the Snipping Tool may automatically start working after a restart. Besides, conflicts with the graphics adapter (card) or misconfigured projection mode can also trigger the error.
How do I fix the Snipping ToolRecording stoppederror?
Before we start with the slightly complex solutions, try these quick ones:
1. Update Snipping Tool
2. Repair/reset the app
Repairing or resetting the app often fixes issues with it. With the latter, you basically reinstall the app and set the configured settings to default, which might be the reason behind the Snipping ToolRecording stoppederror. This also helps whenSnipping Tool is too slow.
3. Switch to high-performance GPU
If you also have theSpecific GPUoption, try out the different graphic adapters listed under it and verify whether the Snipping Tool’sRecording stopped something happenederror message goes away.
4. Disable additional graphics adapters
If you have multiple graphic cards available, disable each individually while running just one. For some, disablingIntel Graphicsdid the trick, while others got things up and running after disabling theNVIDIAadapter.
5. Change the projection mode
6. Change the file save location
For some users, the recordings were saved to theCapturesfolder underVideos. In this case, you should change its location instead.
7. Perform an in-place upgrade
When nothing else helps, and Snipping Tool keeps freezing in video mode or throws an error, the last option is to perform a repair upgrade. This is the same asreinstalling Windowsbut doesn’t affect the stored files and apps.
By now, you should have fixed the Snipping ToolRecording stoppedsomething happenederror. If the problem persists, wait for Microsoft to release a patch since this is most likely a problem with the app itself.
For the time being, switch to aneffective snipping tool for Windows. These are even better in most ways!
For any queries or to share what worked for you, drop a comment below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
