Screenshot, how do I do it?

I press alt+ PrtScrn and then Ctrl+ V and nothing happen. It's not taking
the picture. What's the procedure for screenshooting in Vista?

Rob Tillitz wrote:
> I press alt+ PrtScrn and then Ctrl+ V and nothing happen. It's not
> taking the picture. What's the procedure for screenshooting in Vista?

Use the Vista Snipping Tool -- more options than the PrtScrn method.
You can google for more details or search Vista's help.

Bill

Hi Rob.

Use the snipping tool, just start typing it into the search line.

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"Rob Tillitz" <> wrote in message
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>I press alt+ PrtScrn and then Ctrl+ V and nothing happen. It's not taking
>the picture. What's the procedure for screenshooting in Vista?

"Rob Tillitz" <> wrote in message
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>I press alt+ PrtScrn and then Ctrl+ V and nothing happen. It's not taking
>the picture. What's the procedure for screenshooting in Vista?

Easiest way is with the 'Snipping Tool' found in accessories.
You can capture full screen, windows or free-form rectangles with it..

I find it so useful I have a shortcut on my desktop and a link in my quick
start task bar.

Hope this helps.

prtscn for whole desktop

alt | prtscn for Window

Then open paint and go to edit | paste

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Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience


"Rob Tillitz" <> wrote in message
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>I press alt+ PrtScrn and then Ctrl+ V and nothing happen. It's not taking
>the picture. What's the procedure for screenshooting in Vista?

Press Print screen button,go to Paint select Edit and Paste. HTH

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brummyfan

The Snipping Tool doesn't let you print the capture directly (what's up with
that?)..
so I prefer Gadwin PrintScreen (freeware).
http://www.gadwin.com/download/index.htm#PrintScreen


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"Rick Rogers" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Hi Rob.
>
> Use the snipping tool, just start typing it into the search line.
>
> --
> Best of Luck,
>
> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
> My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com
>
> "Rob Tillitz" <> wrote in message
> news:3555C477-1491-4D0E-A8CF-...
>>I press alt+ PrtScrn and then Ctrl+ V and nothing happen. It's not taking
>>the picture. What's the procedure for screenshooting in Vista?
>

Try using Shft+PrtScren for Full Screen Capture, or Alt+Prntscrn for Active
Window Capture to take the picture.
Then, open Windows Paint, and press Ctrl+V.
That should give you what you need.

Buddha


"Rob Tillitz" <> wrote in message
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>I press alt+ PrtScrn and then Ctrl+ V and nothing happen. It's not taking
>the picture. What's the procedure for screenshooting in Vista?

Faststone Capture 5.3 - last freeware version -

http://www.oldapps.com/fast_stone_capture.php

- IMO the best ever for screen capture - has small magnified window so you
can select pixel to pixel. Use a combination of arrow movements and Return
to capture exactly what you want and paste straight to Word or whatever,
Some simple graphics and text facilities. If you need more to edit more
download Paint.net



Camlad



"Rob Tillitz" <> wrote in message
news:3555C477-1491-4D0E-A8CF-...
>I press alt+ PrtScrn and then Ctrl+ V and nothing happen. It's not taking
>the picture. What's the procedure for screenshooting in Vista?

Faststone Capture 5.3 - last freeware version is my preference, as well.

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Daze

camlad wrote:
> Faststone Capture 5.3 - last freeware version -
>
> http://www.oldapps.com/fast_stone_capture.php
>
> - IMO the best ever for screen capture - has small magnified window so you
> can select pixel to pixel. Use a combination of arrow movements and Return
> to capture exactly what you want and paste straight to Word or whatever,
> Some simple graphics and text facilities. If you need more to edit more
> download Paint.net
>
>
>
> Camlad
>
>
>
> "Rob Tillitz" <> wrote in message
> news:3555C477-1491-4D0E-A8CF-...
>> I press alt+ PrtScrn and then Ctrl+ V and nothing happen. It's not taking
>> the picture. What's the procedure for screenshooting in Vista?
>
>