Screen Capture ?

[DonB]

I would like to do a few screen captures, and not intending to use the facility extensively.

I have Googled and found about a dozen free downloads, so which do I choose? Any recommendations?

[Coombe Barton]

If you're on Windows 7 how about the Snipping Tool utility?

[spamcan61]

If you're using Windows (98 onwards at least) then hold down "ALT GR" and "PRT SCN" - or similar text keys - at the same time. This will copy the screen image to the clipboard, from where it cab be pasted into one's image editor or word processor of choice. Good old MS Paint is good enough for this, that's what I use for this job. No money or new programmes needed. :-)

[mezzoman253]

If you're using Windows (98 onwards at least) then hold down "ALT GR" and "PRT SCN" - or similar text keys - at the same time. This will copy the screen image to the clipboard, from where it cab be pasted into one's image editor or word processor of choice. Good old MS Paint is good enough for this, that's what I use for this job. No money or new programmes needed. :-)

 

Yes works for me too. But I only use the "Print Screen/SysHq" key, top row 3rd from right. Vista OS. Don't suppose it makes much difference though.

 

Rob

[spamcan61]

Yes works for me too. But I only use the "Print Screen/SysHq" key, top row 3rd from right. Vista OS. Don't suppose it makes much difference though.

 

Rob

 

aaawwww crap, I've been wasting effort pressing the 'alt gr' key all these years!

[30801]

Alt-Print Screen will grab the window with focus. Print Screen on its own grabs the whole desktop.

Can't remember offhand if Alt-Gr makes a difference.

[Tim V]

Get rid of Internet Explorer. Install Firefox, then the add on Screen grab.

[beast66606]

Get rid of Internet Explorer. Install Firefox, then the add on Screen grab.

 

Nut, sledgehammer ..

[DonB]

.Thanks for all the above

I'm on XP and I thought that I should be able to do a screen capture without a new program.

Tried PrintScreen key, but nothing seemed to happen. now cottoned-on to the secret!

I have access to a laptop with Windows7, but the "Dummies" book index has no mention of Utilities, or screen capture / grab, hence my plea for info. (just showing my level of expertise!)

[HeavyDuty]

I'm still on XP, too. I use a free tool called "Snippy" with good results.

[shortliner]

I'm on XP too -This page will give you possibly the best FREE screen capture going - This is a link to the last freeware version

http://www.faststone.org/ - it will let you capture ANYTHING on the screen without grabbing the whole screen.

 

For example

 

 

and

 

 

Later paid-for versions are available which will do more

- see http://www.faststone...ptureDetail.htm

 

They have some other useful programs too - just a satisfied customer

Jack

[RandyWales]

I've been using MWSnap (freeware) for years...

Google"MWSnap"

 

Randall