Windows 10: How to reset the Screenshots counter on Windows 10

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  1. GHacks
    GHacks New Member

    How to reset the Screenshots counter on Windows 10


    Microsoft improved the screenshot taking functionality of Windows in Windows 10 significantly. The operating system comes with plenty of options to take screenshots, and one of the easiest options is to use the keys Windows+Print for that.

    A new screenshot is saved to the default Screenshots directory on the system whenever you use the keyboard shortcut. You can open File Explorer manually and select Pictures in the sidebar to open it, or load %userprofile%\Pictures\Screenshots directly instead anywhere provided that an address bar is available.

    Windows assigns file names to screenshots automatically. Each file name begins with Screenshot but since file names need to be unique, a counter is added to the file name. Windows increases the counter by 1 each time you take a new screenshot on the system. The index is incremented by 1 automatically so that you end up with names like Screenshot (1).png, Screenshot (2).png and so on.

    How to reset the Screenshots counter on Windows 10 windows-10-screenshot-number-filename.png

    The counter is not reset, even if you delete files in the Screenshot directory or move all files to another location. Windows remembers the last used number and will increment it by 1 automatically.

    Option 1: Resetting the Screenshot Index in the Windows Registry


    Windows keeps track of the index in the Registry. You may reset it easily provided that you have elevated privileges on the system to edit the Registry.

    Here is how that is done:

    Step 1: Opening the Registry Editor

    How to reset the Screenshots counter on Windows 10 regedit.png

    1. Use the keyboard shortcut Windows-R to open the run box.
    2. Type regedit.exe and hit the Enter-key. This should load the Registry Editor.

    Step 2: Navigate to the right key

    How to reset the Screenshots counter on Windows 10 registry-key.png

    1. Paste the following Registry path into the address bar in the editor: Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer
      • You may use the hierarchy on the left to go there manually as well if you prefer that.

    Step 3: Backup the Registry key (Optional)

    How to reset the Screenshots counter on Windows 10 export-registry-key.png

    It is recommended that you back up the relevant Registry keys before you make changes to the Registry. The step is optional but recommended.

    1. Right-click on Explorer in the left sidebar and select Export from the context menu.
    2. Select a filename for the backup of the Registry key and a location on the device.

    Step 4: Edit the ScreenshotIndex Registry value

    How to reset the Screenshots counter on Windows 10 windows-screenshot-index-number.png

    Windows stores the current index in the Dword value ScreenshotIndex under Explorer. All that needs to be done to reset it is to change the data value of ScreenshotIndex.

    1. Double-click on ScreenshotIndex in the right pane in the Registry Editor.
    2. Replace the value in value data by setting it to 1.
    3. Click ok.

    The next screenshot that you take using Windows-Print will be Screenshot (1).png. A restart of the system is not necessary, changes apply right away.

    Option 2: Reset using a Registry file


    How to reset the Screenshots counter on Windows 10 reset-screenshot-index.png

    You can speed up the resetting of the screenshot index on Windows 10 by using a Registry file instead. All that is required in this case is to double-click the file to reset the counter.

    1. Download the Registry file with a click on the following link: Reset Screenshot Counter Windows
    2. Verify the Registry file by opening it in a text editor.
    3. Double-click on the downloaded file.
    4. Windows displays a verification prompt. Select yes to apply the change to the Registry, or no to cancel.

    Notes:

    Windows picks the next possible number automatically even if you reset the index to 1. If Screenshot (1).png exists in the Screenshots folder, Screenshot (2).png is automatically selected by Windows.

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  2. Gunzorla Win User

    Screenshot Index Counter Not Auto Reset ?


    When I Take Screenshot by Press Windows+PrtScn it Automatically Saves those Pictures by Naming them “Screenshot (1).png” “Screenshot (2).png” But I When Delete it, That Counter Still Keeps Going up (Screenshot (3).png) No Reset to 1 or 2 Again by Automatically ?

    Manual Reset Index Counter is Only Way ?
    Screenshot Index Counter - Reset in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums
     
    Gunzorla, Apr 27, 2019
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  3. mrgeek Win User
    Screenshot Index Counter Not Auto Reset ?



    Lightshot is excellent, small 3rd party tool that will reset counter after you delete. Choice of png or jpg save, remembers last save location and many drawing tools w/o having to open a drop down menu. If you want to try, go here, read tutorial but very intuitive and easy to learn in few minutes - Lightshot — screenshot tool for Mac & Win
     
    mrgeek, Apr 27, 2019
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  4. Gunzorla Win User

    How to reset the Screenshots counter on Windows 10

    Screenshot Index Counter Not Auto Reset ?


    I Already Use it and Want to Give 5 Star Rate. That is Amazing 3rd Party for Take Any Screenshot How to reset the Screenshots counter on Windows 10 :)

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