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Snip & Sketch not working. You need a new app to open this ms-screenclip-link

Fixing the Snip & Sketch App on Windows

If your “Snip & Sketch” tool isn’t working and you’re seeing an error message like “You need a new app to open this ms-screenclip-link,” here’s what you can do to fix it:

  1. Open Command Prompt with Admin Rights:

    • Click on the Start Menu.

    • Type “cmd” or “Command Prompt.”

    • Right-click on “Command Prompt” and select “Run as administrator.”

  2. Remove the Snip & Sketch Component:

    • In the Command Prompt window, type (or copy and paste) the following command and press Enter:

       
      DISM /Online /Remove-Capability /CapabilityName:Windows.Client.ShellComponents~~~~0.0.1.0
      

      This command removes the current Snip & Sketch component from your system.

  3. Add the Snip & Sketch Component Back:

    • After the first command finishes, type (or copy and paste) the following command and press Enter:

       
      DISM /Online /Add-Capability /CapabilityName:Windows.Client.ShellComponents~~~~0.0.1.0
      

      This command reinstalls the Snip & Sketch component.

  4. Test the Snip & Sketch App:

    • Try to open the Snip & Sketch app or perform the action that caused the error message.

  5. If the Error Persists:

    • Log off from your account and log back in, or restart your computer.

 

That should help get your Snip & Sketch app working again!