Windows 10: Screenshot copied to Clipboard, but couldn't save

I randomly started getting this issue in Windows 11 - and yes my snipping tool is configured to save screenshotsFor some reason I also can't upload a screenshot here.Seems random as to when it will or will not save screenshots to my screenshot folder. Most of the time it works fine, other times, it just fails. Can't really find a rhyme or reason why. The only thing I can think is OneDrive sync is interfering?It had been completely fine up until a few weeks ago.

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Windows 11 "Screenshot copied to Clipboard, but couldn't save"

Hi ,CynicalDrake7

I'm Rodrigo and I will help you.

The Snipping Tool (Windows + Shift + S) does not automatically save the screenshot to a file, it copies to the clipboard and to save it you need to open the notification and save the file afterward. Or you can paste it on an application like Paint and save it from there.

 

Does hibernate save windows clipboard copy file ?

The clipboard is NOT a file. It holds its data in memory.

The clipboard data does survive a hibernation.

You could easily answer the question yourself like so:

1. Press PrtSc
2. Hibernate
3. Return from hibernation
4. Open Word
5. Press Ctrl+V to paste the clipboard's contents.

 

How to copy current window to clipboard in Windows 10

Last week, I upgraded to Windows 10 from Windows 8.1. In Windows 10, I want to know how to copy a screenshot, directly to the clipboard, of only the current window. In previous versions of Windows, alt+prtsc did this.

Potentially relevant info:

• The snipping tool still works fine, but it requires extra steps than what I'm used to.
  
• I use dropbox.
  
• I use two monitors.
  

Here's the behavior I've witnessed: