After the Snipping Tool and other apps crashed in Windows 11, Microsoft revealed reports with a workaround until the issue was resolved. Recently Microsoft has released an update (KB5008295) which fixes these errors and more. However, this new patch is only available through the Windows Insider Program, aimed at developers, and you will have to wait longer if you are a regular user.
On October 31st, a Microsoft digital certificate that allowed several programs/tools to work expired. As a result, many users had problems with the Snipping Tool, where the message "This application cannot open" was displayed.
Lightshot, the best option to Windows 11 Snipping Tool
What does Windows 5008295 update KB11 fix?
KB5008295 update comes to Windows 11 for fix a bug that caused the Snipping Tool to crash completely (Snipping Tool), as well as issues with the Settings app and other features. Another problem solved was the virtual keyboard crash and clipboard panel, preventing the "S Mode" from being used.
How to download the update now
As stated above, the update is only available to Windows Insider Program participants. To download and install the new Windows 11 update now, follow the steps below.
To get the performance improvements provided by the new Windows 11 update, follow these steps:
Step 01: Open Windows Settings.
Step 02: Select the "Windows Update" option in the left hand column.
Step 03: Select "check for updates".
Step 04: When you locate the update, it will be downloaded and installed automatically.
Step 05: Select "Restart Now".
How to fix programs crash in Windows 11?
In case the Snipping Tool in Windows 11 is crashing, there is an article where we list the possible solutions for this problem. In it we have two alternatives to solve this problem, in addition to a solution given by Microsoft.
Lightshot, an alternative to the Windows 11 Snipping Tool
Windows 11 has been showing several bugs, and one of the errors that is occurring in Microsoft's new operating system is the malfunction of the Snipping Tool. When trying to open capture mode using the command "Win + Shift + S", many are getting the message "This application cannot open - a problem with Windows is preventing the screenshot from opening. Updating your PC may help to fix it". With that in mind, we made an article talking about a program called Lightshot, an alternative to get the same functionality as the tool present in Windows.
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