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Discus and support Windows 11 - MS Paint in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Why have the common popular shortucts been disabled?To do a Save As, I used to press Alt + F + A. It doesn't work anymore.Nor does Alt + F, or Alt + V... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Siddharth Rout, Dec 7, 2022.

  1. SIDDHARTH ROUT
    Siddharth Rout Win User

    Windows 11 - MS Paint


    Why have the common popular shortucts been disabled?To do a Save As, I used to press Alt + F + A. It doesn't work anymore.Nor does Alt + F, or Alt + V so that I can peek the contents of the menu.This was raised here as well way back in May 2022https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/ms-paint-revision-a-very-bad-change/b02c6d2b-8d9c-4b9e-9396-3cc0b5a68efaIs this feedback not important?Is MS not plannig to do anything about it?

    :)
     
    Siddharth Rout, Dec 7, 2022
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  2. ADITYA_ROY
    Aditya_Roy Win User

    MS Paint not working

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    We understand the concern as you are unable to use Microsoft Paint on your PC. In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below:



    • What is the Version and Build of Windows 10 installed on the PC? (Type
      winver in Windows search/Run command)
    • Are you aware of any changes on the PC prior to this issue?


    In this scenario, we would suggest you to check if you are able to launch Microsoft Paint from System32 folder.

    1. Press Windows + E key to open
      File/Windows Explorer
    2. Navigate to C:\Windows\System32
    3. Double click on mspaint.exe
    4. If you are able to launch then Pin to Taskbar and
      create a shortcut.


    If the issue persists then try these steps.



    Step 1: Run DISM & SFC scan

    We would also suggest you to run the DISM & SFC Scan tool to check if you are able to launch MS Paint, refer this article:
    System File Checker.



    Step 2: Reinstall Microsoft Paint app.

    1. Press Windows + I key to open
      Settings      .
    2. Click on Apps and select
      Apps & features       from left pane.
    3. Click on Optional features and select
      Microsoft Paint from the list.
    4. Click on Uninstall. Close
      Settings       and restart the PC.
    5. Now perform step 1 and 2.
    6. Click on Optional features and click
      Add a feature.
    7. Check the box beside Microsoft Paint and click on
      Install.


    Let us know the results. If the issue persists, we will certainly assist you further.



    Aditya Roy

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Aditya_Roy, Dec 7, 2022
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  3. MOHAMMED ALIALI
    Mohammed AliAli Win User
    MS Paint

    Hi Tawm,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    We would be glad to help you with the issue you are facing today. I understand the difficulty with the problem.

    Method: 1

    I suggest you to follow the below steps.

    • Press windows key on the keyboard.
    • Type “Paint” & select the paint icon & hit enter.

    Method: 2

    • Press windows + R.
    • Type “MSpaint” hit enter.


    Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Mohammed AliAli, Dec 7, 2022
    #3
  4. MARTIN BAR
    Martin Bar Win User

    Windows 11 - MS Paint

    ms Paint

    Hi,

    There are several ways to remove MS Paint. Let's try deleting the app from its file location. Follow the steps below:

    • Type mspaint.exe in the search bar.
    • Right-click on mspaint.exe, and select Open file location.
    • Press Delete on your keyboard.
    • Follow the next instructions to remove the program.
    Let us know if you need anything else. We're here to help.
     
    Martin Bar, Dec 7, 2022
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