[Request] Capture tool in context menu

DMD · Jun 30, 2023

Good morning.
I ask how to insert the Capture Tool App in the context menu, I have searched in the specific section of the forum, but I have not found it.
Thank you

garlin · Jun 30, 2023

Windows + Shift + S, unless you don't like keyboard shortcuts.

Fabler2 · Jun 30, 2023

Windows 10 tut. Should work in Win 11 though not tried it.

Add Snipping Tool to Context Menu in Windows

How to Add Snipping Tool to Context Menu in Windows

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Just tried it and it still works but only on the desktop.

DMD · Jun 30, 2023

I thank you, but it doesn't work with the App version

Edwin · Jun 30, 2023

DMD said:
... it doesn't work with the App version

Works for me...

Edwin · Jul 1, 2023

Fabler2 said:
Just tried it and it still works but only on the desktop.

Works for me in most Directories...

garlin · Jul 2, 2023

I needed to add 3 new files to make this context menu less janky:

reg file for the context menu
VBS script to silently launch Screen Sketch (so a CMD shell doesn't flash)
copy of the old SnippingTool.exe (for displaying an icon)

1. Create Add_Context_Menu.reg:

Code:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Directory\Background\shell\ScreenSketch]
@="Snipping Tool"
"Icon"="C:\\Users\\GARLIN\\Downloads\\SnippingTool.exe"
"Position"="Top"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Directory\Background\shell\ScreenSketch\command]
@="wscript.exe C:\\Users\\GARLIN\\Downloads\\ScreenSketch.vbs"

2. Create ScreenSketch.vbs in a folder:

Code:

CreateObject("Wscript.Shell").Run "cmd.exe /c start ms-screensketch:", 0, False

3. Extract \Windows\System32\SnippingTool.exe from an older W10 ISO (with 7-Zip). We're not running it, just need it to show an icon. Otherwise you don't have access to Screen Sketch's protected visual Assets. I'm sure someone else can figure which graphics file is the right one, but it won't be me.

hdmi · Jul 2, 2023

Code:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\SnippingTool]
@="&Snipping Tool"
"Icon"="%programfiles%\\WindowsApps\\Microsoft.ScreenSketch_11.2303.17.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\\SnippingTool\\SnippingTool.exe,0"
"Position"="Top"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\SnippingTool\command]
@="C:\\Windows\\explorer.exe ms-screenclip:"

DMD · Jul 2, 2023

hdmi said:

Code:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\SnippingTool]
@="&Snipping Tool"
"Icon"="%programfiles%\\WindowsApps\\Microsoft.ScreenSketch_11.2303.17.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\\SnippingTool\\SnippingTool.exe,0"
"Position"="Top"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\SnippingTool\command]
@="C:\\Windows\\explorer.exe ms-screenclip:"

It works, but the icon remains empty.

I checked in the path "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps"
the file appears with different name "Microsoft.ScreenSketch_11.2201.12.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe"
I assume this is relative to each Windows installation.
Even replacing with this name the icon remains empty, I don't understand where I'm going wrong.
Thank you

hdmi · Jul 2, 2023

DMD said:
It works, but the icon remains empty.

I checked in the path "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps"
the file appears with different name "Microsoft.ScreenSketch_11.2201.12.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe"
I assume this is relative to each Windows installation.
Even replacing with this name the icon remains empty, I don't understand where I'm going wrong.
Thank you

Open Microsoft Store app and go to Library (icon near the bottom left). Update your apps (button in the top right corner).

Get updates for apps and games in Microsoft Store in Windows 11 Tutorial

This tutorial will show you how to manually check for app and game updates to download and install in the Microsoft Store for your account in Windows 11. Microsoft redesigned the Microsoft Store from the ground up in Windows 11, making space for more content, keeping the user experience simple...

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DMD · Jul 2, 2023

hdmi said:
Open Microsoft Store app and go to Library (icon near the bottom left). Update your apps (button in the top right corner).

Get updates for apps and games in Microsoft Store in Windows 11 Tutorial

This tutorial will show you how to manually check for app and game updates to download and install in the Microsoft Store for your account in Windows 11. Microsoft redesigned the Microsoft Store from the ground up in Windows 11, making space for more content, keeping the user experience simple...

www.elevenforum.com

Avoiding connecting with Microsoft Store, I solved with an intermediate solution.
I copied the file "SnippingTool.exe" in the path "C:\Windows\System32" and I modified the registry key:

Code:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\SnippingTool]
@="Snipping Tool"
"icon"="%windir%\\system32\\SnippingTool.exe"
"Position"="Top"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\SnippingTool\command]
@="C:\\Windows\\explorer.exe ms-screenclip:"

hdmi · Jul 2, 2023

DMD said:
Avoiding connecting with Microsoft Store, I solved with an intermediate solution.
I copied the file "SnippingTool.exe" in the path "C:\Windows\System32" and I modified the registry key:

Code:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\SnippingTool] @="Snipping Tool" "icon"="%windir%\\system32\\SnippingTool.exe" "Position"="Top" [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\SnippingTool\command] @="C:\\Windows\\explorer.exe ms-screenclip:"

Manually copying files to C:\Windows\System32 is not recommended. If you prefer, you can upgrade just the Snipping Tool app by opening an elevated command prompt and running this command:
winget upgrade -h --id Microsoft.ScreenSketch_8wekyb3d8bbwe

...Or, alternatively, edit the .reg file so it points to your outdated version of the Snipping Tool:
"Icon"="%programfiles%\\WindowsApps\\Microsoft.ScreenSketch_11.2201.12.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\\SnippingTool\\SnippingTool.exe,0"

pietcorus2 · Jul 2, 2023

WHERE( ??) does this tool saves the pictures it made ............??

DMD · Jul 2, 2023

I inserted the original ScreenSketch App icon and changed the name to system language (IT)

Code:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\SnippingTool.exe]
@="SnippingTool.exe"
"icon"="%windir%\\SysWOW64\\ScreenSketch-ico.ico"
"Position"="Bottom"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\SnippingTool.exe\command]
@="C:\\Windows\\explorer.exe ms-screenclip:"

DMD · Jul 2, 2023

pietcorus2 said:
WHERE( ??) does this tool saves the pictures it made ............??

When you make the selection re appears at the bottom of the notification and then you decide where to save it.

hdmi · Jul 2, 2023

pietcorus2 said:
WHERE( ??) does this tool saves the pictures it made ............??

Shell folder location:
shell:screenshots
By default, that one points to:
%userprofile%\Pictures\Screenshots
You can, however, change this default location of Screenshots by moving this entire folder somewhere else. To find out how, see the explanation at the bottom of Section 2 in this article: