The Snipping Tool, a neat little tool included with certain editions of Windows Vista, helps you capture a screenshot of any object on your screen, and then annotate, save, or share the image. Snipping Tool can be launched via Start | All Programs | Accessories | Snipping Tool
Note that the Snipping Tool is part of Tablet PC Optional Components, and is shipped with Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Business, and Windows Vista Ultimate Editions only.
If you’re using one of the above Windows Vista editions and still unable to find the Snipping Tool, then the Tablet PC Optional Components may have been uninstalled in your system. Here is how to reinstall it.
INSTALLING THE SNIPPING TOOL
1. Click Start, Control Panel.
2. Click Programs, Turn Windows features on or off.
3. If the User Account Control dialog pops up for task elevation confirmation, click Continue.
4. Scroll down the list of entries in the Windows Features dialog, tick the check box for Tablet PC Optional Components.
5. Click OK.
Snipping Tool should now be reinstalled, along with other Tablet PC Components.
Note: You can also open the Windows Features dialog directly by typing OptionalFeatures.exe in the Start, Search box.
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Great post, i did wonder where it was, when i came to look for it.
I would never have guessed you had to do this , only i did a search and found your site.
Thanks for telling me where to look I was thinking it did not install but yes it was there under accessories folder.. Thanks..
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