Windows 11 - Snipping Tool and Some Integrated Applications Might Not Open or Work as Expected

You might be unable to open or use certain integrated Windows apps or parts of some integrated apps.

This is caused by an issue with a Microsoft digital certificate, which expired October 31, 2021.

The following might be affected:

• Snipping Tool
• Accounts page and landing page in the Settings app (S mode only)
• Start menu (S mode only)
• Touch Keyboard, Voice Typing, and Emoji Panel
• Input Method Editor user interface (IME UI)
• Getting started and Tips

Workaround:

To mitigate the issue with Snipping Tool, use the Print Screen key on your keyboard and paste the screenshot into your document. You can also paste it into Paint to select and copy the section that you want.

This issue was resolved with Windows update KB5008295. Devices that are directly connected to Windows Update and Windows Update for Business should be offered and automatically install KB5008295 to resolve the issues.

If you would like to install the update before it is installed automatically, you must Check for updates. For instructions on how to Check for updates, see Update Windows . To get the stand-alone package for KB5008295, search for it in the Microsoft Update Catalog . You can import this update into Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) manually. See the docs page on Microsoft Update Catalog for instructions.