How do I uninstall or reinstall Snipping Tool in Windows 10? The snipping tool is one of the applications on Windows 110 that allows you to take screenshots without any third-party tool easily. If you don’t want to open the Snipping Tool on your PC manually, you can replace the Print Screen key of the keyboard with the Snipping Tool. This means when you will press the PrtScn key, the Snipping Tool will launch automatically.
Starting Windows 10 build 21277, Microsoft has made this program an optional feature, which means you can easily uninstall it if it no longer requires you. In the future, if it is required, you can easily reinstall this app on your PC. Also, Snip & Sketch and Snipping Tool are now one app in the latest Windows 10 build, 21354.1. That means both will be removed from your PC in one go.
How to uninstall Snipping Tool from Windows 10?
To uninstall the Snipping Tool app from Windows 10, you need to perform the following steps:-
Step 1. Open the Settings app by pressing Windows + I keys simultaneously from the keyboard.
Step 2. In the Settings window, click on the Apps category.
Step 3. In the Apps settings, click on the Apps & features tab.
Step 4. Under the “Apps & features” section, please scroll down to find the Snip & Sketch and Snipping Tool and then click on it.
Step 5. Click the Uninstall button.
Step 6. In the pop-up window that appears again, click on the Uninstall button. Now, Snip & Sketch and Snipping Tool will no more exist on your computer.
Once you complete the above steps, the legacy Snipping Tool app will be removed from your Windows 10 machine.
How to Reinstall Snipping Tool on Windows 10?
Snip & Sketch and Snipping Tool have been merged into one installer file on the Microsoft store and are available with the name Snip & Sketch. That means if you install Snip & Sketch from the Microsoft Store, it will install both Snip & Sketch and Snipping Tool on your PC. If you want to install it, navigate to this link and then click on the Get button to install it on your PC.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Snipping Tool is a handy built-in application in Windows 10 that allows users to take screenshots without using any third-party tools. However, if you no longer need the Snipping Tool, it can be easily uninstalled using the Settings app. On the other hand, if you want to reinstall the Snipping Tool, it can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store under the name Snip & Sketch. With the merging of Snipping Tool and Snip & Sketch in the latest Windows 10 build, it is now more convenient to have both tools installed on your computer for all your screenshot needs.
