If you are having trouble capturing your screen on your computer, we recommend using the Print Screen button. This will save the image of your screen and can be used as a screenshot to help troubleshoot problems. If you are not able to use the Print Screen button, or if it is not working properly, we have some other suggestions for you.

3 Ways to Fix Print screen isn’t working on Windows

Check If There Is an F Mode or F Lock Key on the Keyboard

If you have a F Mode or F Lock key on your keyboard, the Print Screen key may not be working properly. This is because these keys can deactivate the PrintScreen key. If so, you should hit the F Mode or F Lock key one again to enable the Print Screen key.

Update Keyboard Driver

Press the “Windows + X” keys and then select the “Device Manager” item from the context menu to open it.

  1. Expand the Keyboards directory.
  2. Right-click Standard PS/2 Keyboard and select Update Driver. ..

Windows will automatically check for updated driver software and install the latest driver if one is available. ..

Use Third-Party Tool

To capture a screenshot of your computer screen, press the Windows key + S and type “Snipping Tool” into the search bar. The most suitable application to launch will be displayed. ..

The pop-up menu offers three different modes:

  1. Narrative: Tell the story of your experience.
  2. Interview: Conduct a conversation with someone.
  3. Graphic: Show off your work or ideas in a visual way.

Final Words

If you have a Windows device that is not working correctly with the Print Screen button, we recommend trying to troubleshoot the issue by following these steps:

  1. Open the Start menu and type “printScreen” into the search bar.
  2. If you don’t find “printScreen” in the Start menu, open the Control Panel and click on “Print and Scan”.
  3. In the “Print and Scan” window, click on “New Print Screen”.
  4. On the next screen, enter a name for your new Print Screen button and click on “Create”.