Windows 10: Windows Clipboard malfunction

Split from this thread about a different issue.You asked about the sniping tool but that's not what the user was asking about. I am having the same problem where the Windows clipboard no longer functions. By default, I had the Clipboard History turned off and suddenly discovered I was unable to user normal Copy/Paste functionality throughout Windows, whether within the browser or across Office applications.I am getting the same error message he mentioned whenever I hit Ctl-C.I am only trying to copy simple text so there should not be a question of formats being suipported.Can you tell me what

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Windows Clipboard's "Win+V" problem

Ever since 20H2 (maybe before?), my 'Win+V' key malfunctions. It shows a transparent window with nothing in it (no Clipboard icon and no history of recent clips), and then disappears totally a minute later. The Event Viewer does show this message without any suggestion on how to correct the problem: The Clipboard User Service_b1ee0d4 service terminated unexpectedly. It has done this 3 time(s). I should mention that I am still able to cut and paste so the Clipboard Service is still functioning, just not the 'Win+V' key combo. I'm running Win10 Pro version 21H1 and any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks, Dan

 

Pasting from clipboard

Thank you, The first suggestion worked. The second did also provided I did not click in the Paint window first.

I'd spent some time trying to work it out for myself but was fooled by the clipboard window always closing prematurely. So thanks again.

Also thanks to Frederick, although solved, I've noted your alternative suggestion.

 

clipboard

I just downloaded clipboard to my windows 10 desktop computer. I took a screenshot and opened clipboard but can't figure out how to view it. Is there a step by step tutorial on how to use clipboard? There are only two settings with no directions on how
to use them. I thought if I save something to clipboard it would be there when I opened the app as it was in windows 7 and XP. All I am getting is a black and orange screen with a clipboard in the middle. I don't want to share I just want to open what I've
copied to it.......