Windows 10: Snipping tool Autosave location

Hi,I have a strange request. I have been asked to change the default location of the snipping tool from C:\Users\{username}\Pictures to C:\Users\{username}\Downloads.I need to deploy this to the firm through intune. I initially tried updating the screenshot reg key, ParentFolder value through a powerscript which works but does not reflect in snipping tool itself.Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{b7bede81-df94-4682-a7d8-57a52620b86f} .Any help would be greatThanks

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How to change the Snipping Tool autosave location?

Currently when you take a screenshot using Snipping Tool (windows key + shift + s) it autosaves the image to a path that ends in TempState\ScreenClip. This is a bit frustrating because the folder contains two versions of the image and a .json file, and the folder is difficult to locate unless you pin it.

I'm wondering how I can change the auto save folder for Snipping Tool? I'd like it to autosave screenshots to my pictures folder or a folder within pictures. I also just want the screenshot to save, not a second lower quality version and a .json file.

I know you can open the screenshot in Snipping Tool and click save and choose a folder, but that's extra steps rather than just taking a screenshot and it autosaving to a folder. I also know that windows key + print screen will autosave to the pictures folder but that takes a screenshot of the whole desktop and sometimes I only want a selected section.

I did a bit of a Google before posting this and couldn't find an answer, but maybe I didn't look hard enough so apologies if this has already been answered.

TLDR: how to change Snipping Tool's autosave folder from TempState\ScreenClip to Pictures\Screenshots.

 

snipping tool

Please try this:

Step 1:

Click Start, and type Snipping Tool.

Right-click Snipping Tool from the search results, and click App Settings

Click Reset,

Click Repair.

Note: In Windows 11, there is no Snip and Sketch. It comes pre-installed with the new Snipping Tool (which replaces the old Snipping Tool and Snip & Sketch apps)

Step 2:

Turn off Focus assist if it's enabled

Step 3:

Open Services.msc and make sure that the following services are set to "Automatic" and running:

• Windows Push Notifications System Service
  
• Windows Push Notifications User Service
  

 

snipping tool

Your post is unclear. Please post a step-by-step description of what you are doing, e.g. like so:

• Open the snipping tool
• Click "New"
• etc.