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How to Fix Print Screen Not Working?

by mary Watson Writer

Print Screen is a convenient way for the users to capture screenshots from any place on the Windows desktop. However, if the feature is not working properly, then the troubleshooting tips mentioned here will help you solve the issue. Issues with the Print Screen can occur because of the hardware issue or certain software issues. Read on to learn about how to fix the issue.


Update the Keyboard Drivers

If you have not updated your keyboard drivers in a long time, then you should do it now. You should pursue the steps provided below:

  1. Tap the Windows and R keys together to open the Run section.
  2. Then insert ‘devmgmt.msc.’ into it and select the OK button to launch the Device Manager.
  3. Go to the keyboard and right-click on it.
  4. Then choose the ‘Update Driver’ option.
  5. You will see a new screen. Choose if you want to upgrade the driver automatically or manually.
  6. Then click on the “Browse my computer for driver software” option.
  7. Finally, browse through the folders and go to the location where the drivers have been downloaded.
  8. Now, install the drivers.
  9. Reboot the system.

Launch Hardware Troubleshooter for Keyboard

Sometimes, the windows troubleshooter can help with issues such as print screen not working. You should pursue the steps provided below:

  1. Go to the Search section.
  2. Then input ‘Troubleshoot’ into it and press the OK button.
  3. Thereafter reach the right panel and scroll down to Keyboard.
  4. You should select the Keyboard option and then select the ‘Run this troubleshooter’ option.
  5. Finally, pursue the steps displayed on the window to finish the troubleshooting procedure.

Look for OS Updates

If your OS is outdated, then try installing the new updates. You should pursue the steps provided below:

  1. Go to the Search section on your system.
  2. Then insert ‘update’ into it and hit the Enter key to launch the Check for updates option.
  3. After that, select the option of “Update and Security” and click on the button of Windows Update.
  4. Select the button of “Check for updates” and wait for Windows looking for the newest updates.
  5. Select the essential updates and mark the boxes for any updates that you would like to install.
  6. Select the Install updates option.
  7. Wait for the process to get over.

When you encounter the print screen not working issue on your Windows device, then follow the tips mentioned in the post to fix the problem.

Mia Watson is an avid technical blogger, a magazine contributor, a publisher of guides at Blogs Book, and a professional cyber security analyst. Through her writing, she aims to educate people about the dangers and threats lurking in the digital world. Visit My Site :- yexter.uk

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