Windows 10: Randomly screenshotting and location being used

Discus and support Randomly screenshotting and location being used in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Hey guys, can i ask you a question? So basically there was this thing showing up every hour, and its called "your location is in use" when i pressed... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Elisabeth rotuaantoinette, Apr 17, 2022.

  1. ELISABETH ROTUAANTOINETTE
    Elisabeth rotuaantoinette Win User

    Randomly screenshotting and location being used


    Hey guys, can i ask you a question? So basically there was this thing showing up every hour, and its called "your location is in use" when i pressed the notification, there was clearly nothing using my location! And also sometimes when this happened i get notifications that "I" am screenshotting my screen. Even though I am not, please help guys.Okay, bye!

    :)
     
    Elisabeth rotuaantoinette, Apr 17, 2022
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  2. EESHWAR KUMAR
    Eeshwar Kumar Win User

    screenshot function is not working

    Hello,

    We understand the issue you are facing and will assist you.

    I suggest you to follow the steps provided below and check if it helps.

    • Open File Explorer and click on This PC in the left navigation pane.
    • Navigate to the location: C:\Users\<Username>\Pictures\Screenshots.
    • Right click on the Screenshots folder and select Properties.
    • Click on the Location tab in the Properties Window.
    • Change the location to the desired location and click on Move.

    Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Apr 17, 2022
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  3. WILLIAMJSLADE
    WilliamJSlade Win User
    Cannot locate screenshots

    Thank you for the suggestions.

    I followed instructions in https://www.intowindows.com/fix-windows-10-not-...

    but the screenshot that I took was not listed where is was supposed to be (in Recents).

    The recommended link https://www.digitalcitizen.life/how-change-defa...

    tells me to click on the screenshots folder, but as you know I don't have that folder.

    NOTE:

    When I click the Windows key plus PrntScr, the screen does NOT dim. Instead, the "Start" menu appears.

    So I think that that key combination is not saving the screenshot at all, anywhere. That would explain why there is nothing on the clipboard.

    Do you have any suggestions for verifying that the Windows key plus PrntScr is taking the screenshot?
     
    WilliamJSlade, Apr 17, 2022
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  4. GREG CARMACK - WINDOWS MVP 2010-20
    Greg Carmack - Windows MVP 2010-20 Win User

    Randomly screenshotting and location being used

    Cannot locate screenshots

    My apologies. I thought you didn't want to use Windows key + PrtScrn shortcut.

    The Screenshots folder is only created after first screenshot is taken.

    If the issue is that you are using WIndows key + PrtScrn and it isn't saving Screenshots then see fixes here:

    https://www.thewindowsclub.com/windows-8-not-sa...

    https://www.intowindows.com/fix-windows-10-not-...

    (Please avoid clicking unwanted ad links, just follow excellent editorial steps)

    How to locate and move the Screenshots folder location:

    https://www.digitalcitizen.life/how-change-defa...
     
    Greg Carmack - Windows MVP 2010-20, Apr 17, 2022
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