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XP - Print Screen
How do I use the print screen button the XP. I held shift/print screen; ctry/print screen; alt/print screen. Nothing worked.
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Bay Wolf
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November 24th, 2003 20:00
I would guess that you are expecting it to print. What the button actually does is copies the screen image to the clipboard. You will need to use a graphic program, Word or other software program that you can Paste the image into.
By hitting the button by itself will give you an image of your entire desktop.
The + combination will give you an image of the active window.
jimisham
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November 24th, 2003 20:00
Press 'Print Screen' Key (nothing will appear).
Go to Start>All Programs>Accessories>Paint>Edit>Paste.
JohnK324
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November 24th, 2003 20:00
Using the PrintScreen button or Alt./PrintScreen will only "cut" the window. Your must then open Word or Powerpoint and paste your selection. PrintScreen copies the entire screen and Alt/Printscreen copies the active window.
For a better way to copy and print your screen try "PrintNow" a free utility. You can set in your quick launch ready to use Check my link.
gryjhnhpe
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November 25th, 2003 00:00
If your "Print Screen" is labeled in blue & your Function key is also blue then you have to hold Fn key while using "Print Scrn" , ie: "Fn"+"Print Scrn" or "Fn"+"Alt+Print Scrn" (ie: with DELL Laptops)
I have also found FREE Program PrintKey 2000 to be useful it auto open a small window showing image created by "Print Scrn" keys & can be saved directly anywhere.
You can download FREE version of PRINTKEY 2000 Version 5.10 from
http://www.webtree.ca/newlife/printkey_info.htm
Message Edited by gryjhnhpe on 11-28-2003 01:50 PM