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Windows 10 Disable or Enable Snipping Tool on Windows 10

Disable or Enable Snipping Tool on Windows 10

By Michael | Last Updated

Need to manage access to the Snipping Tool—either blocking it for security reasons or reactivating it? The article tells you how to disallow or allow Snipping Tool to run in Windows 10 computer.

Steps to disable/enable Snipping Tool on Windows 10:

Step 1: Turn on Local Group Policy Editor.

Step 2: Open Do not allow Snipping Tool to run.

In detail, it can be found in User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Tablet PC/Accessories.

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Step 3: Disable/enable Snipping Tool.

1. To have it disabled, choose Enabled and tap OK.

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2. To enable the app, select Not Configured or Disabled, and then hit OK.

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