A slow Snipping Tool can be a result of corrupted application files, interference from third-party applications running in the background, an outdated Windows version, and other factors.

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To address the delays and sluggish performance of the Snipping Tool, one effective approach is to reinstall the application on your device. This guide provides several methods to help rejuvenate the performance of the Snipping Tool.

1. Repair Snipping Tool

The initial step to take is repairing the Snipping Tool installation on your computer. Windows provides the capability to adjust the installations of its tools through the Settings app.

  1. Access the Settings app using the Win key + I shortcut.
  2. Proceed to the Apps > Installed Apps section. Navigating to Installed Apps
  3. Find the Snipping Tool in the list or use the search bar to locate it quickly.
  4. Next, click the three dots adjacent to it and select Advanced Options . Navigating to the Advanced Options Menu
  5. Click the Repair button to initiate the repair process for the application. Repairing Snipping Tool
  6. Check if the problem has been resolved.

2. Update Windows

An outdated Windows version installed on your computer may be another cause for Snipping Tool delays. Sometimes, inconsistency in the Windows update process impedes the Snipping Tool’s functionality. Updating Windows may resolve this issue.

  1. Firstly, open the Settings app by pressing the Win + I keys on your keyboard.
  2. Go to the Windows Update section in the Settings app. Navigating to Windows Update
  3. Click on the Check for updates button to search for any available updates. Downloading Available Windows Updates
  4. If any updates are found, use the Download and Install option to apply them.
  5. After installing the updates, verify if the Snipping Tool’s performance has improved.

3. Reinstall the Snipping Tool

Corrupted files of the Snipping Tool on your system might also be a reason for the app running slowly. Reinstalling the application could fix this issue.

There are two ways to reinstall the Snipping Tool. One option is through the Microsoft Store, and the other is by using PowerShell. We will guide you through both methods, recommending that, should one not suffice, you try the other.

3.1. Using Microsoft Store

  1. Begin by launching the Settings app with the Win + I keys.
  2. Navigate to the Apps > Installed Apps section. Navigating to Installed Apps
  3. Search for the Snipping Tool among the apps and click the three dots beside it.
  4. Choose Uninstall from the menu. Uninstalling Snipping Tool
  5. Once the Snipping Tool is uninstalled, open the Microsoft Store by searching for it in the Start menu. Opening Microsoft Store
  6. Use the search bar to find the Snipping Tool . Click on the relevant result.
  7. Click on the Get button to download and install the app.

3.2. Using PowerShell

  1. Open the Start menu and search for Powershell . Select the Run as administrator option. Opening PowerShell as Admin
  2. Enter the following command into PowerShell to remove the Snipping Tool package: get-appxpackage Microsoft.ScreenSketch | remove-appxpackage Removing Snipping Tool via PowerShell
  3. Next, input the command below to reinstall the Snipping Tool : Get-AppXPackage Microsoft.ScreenSketch -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}
  4. Afterward, verify if the Snipping Tool is functioning properly.

4. Perform a Clean Boot

Third-party programs can conflict with the Snipping Tool process, causing sluggishness and delays. Confirming this hypothesis can be done by performing a clean boot on your computer.

A clean boot loads Windows with only essential system services in the background, disabling all third-party services upon startup. Should the problem be resolved in a clean boot state, pinpointing the conflicting service can be done by re-enabling third-party services one at a time:

  1. Press the Win + R keys to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type in msconfig and press Enter. Opening System Configuration
  3. In the System Configuration window, switch to the Services tab.
  4. Tick the Hide all Microsoft services checkbox. Excluding Windows Services from the List
  5. Select the Disable all option to deactivate the remaining services, then click Apply .
  6. Move to the Startup tab and click the Open Task Manager link. Opening Task Manager via System Configuration
  7. In the Task Manager, disable the startup applications one by one by selecting the Disable button. Disabling Startup Applications in Task Manager
  8. Lastly, restart your computer to commence the clean boot.

5. Use a Third-Party Alternative

If, after attempting the aforementioned solutions, the Snipping Tool remains slow, consider using an alternative third-party program for taking screenshots on your PC. There are many such programs that offer enhanced functionality beyond what the Snipping Tool provides.

Popular alternatives include ShareX and Lightshot . You can try these programs as temporary solutions until Microsoft addresses the issue with the Snipping Tool.

How to Fix “Printer is in an error state” Issue?

The error “ WinRAR Error: Next Volume Is Required ” usually appears when you’re extracting a multi-part RAR archive and WinRAR can’t find (or can’t correctly identify) the next file in the sequence . This often happens when a volume is missing , stored in a different folder , or renamed in a way that breaks the archive’s expected order .

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In this guide, we’ll go over the most reliable fixes confirmed by affected users, along with what each method is doing behind the scenes so you can choose the right one for your situation.

Important: To extract multi-volume archives, you should always start extraction from the first file in the set. This is usually file.part1.rar , or (in older sets) the main .rar file that comes before .r01 , .r02 , and so on.

1. Download and Place the Missing RAR File

WinRAR needs all parts of a multi-volume archive to complete extraction. This error usually appears when one of the volumes in a set like .part2.rar , .r01 , .r02 , .001 , and similar naming formats is missing . Downloading the missing volume and placing it in the same folder as the other parts allows WinRAR to continue extracting normally .

  1. Look at the error message or review the list of archive parts in the folder.
  2. Identify which volume is missing (for example, part2.rar , .r02 , .001 , etc.).
  3. Go back to the website or source where you downloaded the archive.
  4. Locate and download the exact missing file using the same naming format as the others.
  5. Make sure the new file name matches the pattern of the rest. Example: If you have file.part1.rar and file.part3.rar , the missing one must be file.part2.rar .
  6. Move the downloaded missing volume into the same folder as the other archive parts.
  7. Confirm that all parts are in a single folder before extracting.
  8. Right-click the first file in the series (usually part1 or the main .rar file) and select Extract Here or Extract to Folder .
  9. WinRAR should now detect all volumes and continue extraction normally .

2. Manually Browse & Select the Next Volume

Use this method only if the next volume already exists , but WinRAR is failing to detect it automatically. This can happen due to incorrect naming , the file being in a different location , or a temporary file access issue. Manually browsing helps WinRAR locate the correct volume and resume extraction without interruption .

  1. Right-click the first file in the series (usually .rar or part1.rar ) and select Extract Here or Extract to Folder .
  2. When WinRAR cannot find the next volume, it will show the “ Next Volume Is Required ” message.
  3. A small window will appear, allowing you to manually select the next volume .
  4. Use the file explorer window to locate the folder where the other archive parts are saved.
  5. Select the next part based on the naming order (example: select file.part2.rar after file.part1.rar ).
  6. Make sure the selected file matches the naming format of the archive (no extra characters like (1) and no mismatched numbering).
  7. WinRAR will resume extraction using the selected volume .
  8. If additional volumes are missing or stored separately, WinRAR may prompt you again. Repeat the same process until extraction completes.

3. Rename the RAR files in Order

WinRAR relies on a proper naming sequence (such as file.part1.rar , file.part2.rar , file.part3.rar ) to extract multi-volume archives. If a file is named incorrectly, contains extra characters, or is out of order, WinRAR may fail to locate the next volume and show this error. Renaming the files correctly helps WinRAR follow the sequence and extract the archive without interruptions .

Note: Renaming only changes the file name , not the file contents. The goal is to restore the correct sequence so WinRAR can detect the next volume.

  1. Go to the folder where all the RAR files are saved.
  2. Make sure all parts of the archive are present and stored in the same folder .
  3. Check how the parts are currently named . Common patterns include:
file.part1.rar, file.part2.rar, file.part3.rar
file.rar, file.r01, file.r02, file.r03
  1. Look for files that don’t match the expected numbering pattern (for example, file.part01.rar , file.part1(1).rar , or unrelated names).
  2. Rename each file so it follows the same order without extra characters or mismatched numbering. Example:
Incorrect: file.part1.rar, file.part3.rar, file.part2(1).rar
Correct: file.part1.rar, file.part2.rar, file.part3.rar
  1. Make sure the text before the number is exactly the same for all files.
  2. Only the last part number should change.
  3. Right-click the first file in the series (usually part1.rar or the main .rar file) and select Extract Here .
  4. WinRAR should now recognize the sequence and continue extraction normally .

If you still get the same prompt: the archive set is likely incomplete (a part was never downloaded or was removed), or one of the volumes is corrupt and must be re-downloaded from the original source.