Snip and Sketch not working or freezes

Here is the list of suggestions you can try to fix this problem. You may need admin permission to execute some of them.

1] Run System File Checker

Open Run prompt using Win + R and then press shift+ enter after typing CMD. Once the command prompt opens with admin privileges, type sfc /scannow in the command line, press the Enter key. Once the scan is completed, relaunch the tool by typing snippingtool.exe on the command prompt. Then try taking a screenshot, and see if the issue persists. Read: Print Screen freezes Windows 10 computer.

2] Run System Maintenance troubleshooter

Use the below-mentioned command to run the System Maintenance troubleshooter on an elevated Command Prompt. It will launch the tool which you should choose to run with administrator privileges. Once the tool finished its job, check if the problem reappears.

3] Close Snip and Sketch app Tool using Al + Tab

At times, the Snip and Sketch app in Windows stops working in the middle of taking a screenshot. The app doesn’t close itself and offers a screenshot, but instead, the screen stays dimmed.  In this case, follow the steps to close the app.

Use Alt+Tab still, and it will list all the open programs.Next to the Snip and Sketch, there is a small X that appears.Hover an application thumbnail with the mouse and click to close.

You can try to open the Task Manager using Alt + Ctrl + Del, locate the Snip and Sketch app listing, and close the program. However, it may not work all the time as the Snip and Sketch app still stays on the top.

4] Reset Snip and Sktech App

Snip and Sketch is a Windows app, and you can reset it from the app listing.

Go to Settings (Win + I) > Apps > Apps and Features > Snip & SketchClick on Advanced OptionsThen click on Reset

And if that doesn’t fix it, then you can reinstall the app from the apps section. You can always reinstall it or use another screenshot-taking tool. Read: Snipping Tool locked, freezes, or crashing. I hope the post was easy to follow, and you were able to resolve the freezing issue caused by Snip and Sketch app in Windows 10.