Why does Print Screen not start Greenshot?
The key is often assigned to Windows Snipping Tool, another capture program or a keyboard function layer.
How to do it on Windows
The key is often assigned to Windows Snipping Tool, another capture program or a keyboard function layer. Before changing capture or export settings, save any important existing work and check the Windows notification area for a running Greenshot process.
- Step 1. Check Windows Settings > Accessibility > Keyboard for the Print Screen screenshot option.
- Step 2. Quit other capture apps temporarily and restart Greenshot from the tray.
- Step 3. Remap Greenshot region capture to a free combination if necessary.
How to verify the result
Test the new hotkey on an ordinary application window. Check the actual image file or open capture result instead of relying only on a successful shortcut animation. If the expected output is missing, repeat the task with a known local folder and the tray-menu command.
Common limitation or mistake
For repeatable troubleshooting, record your Windows version, Greenshot release, capture mode and chosen destination. Changing one setting at a time makes it easier to identify which adjustment helped.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Print Screen not start Greenshot?
The key is often assigned to Windows Snipping Tool, another capture program or a keyboard function layer.
How do I confirm the result?
Test the new hotkey on an ordinary application window.
What should I watch out for?
On some laptops you must use Fn+Print Screen.
Sources and further reading
Start with the Greenshot project's help documentation, release history and download information. Those pages describe functionality and release channels; the exact screens shown can differ between versions.
Get Greenshot for Windows
Check the release channel and file provenance before installation.