3 Ways to Fix the “Recording Stopped” Error in Snipping Tool for Windows 11

Quick Tips

• Change the default save location for Snipping Tool recordings to see if that resolves the issue.
• Repairing or resetting the Snipping Tool app on Windows can help fix such errors.
• Try scanning your PC for corrupt system files using the SFC and DISM scans if the error persists.

Try Basic Fixes

• Disable screen projection: The Snipping Tool may sometimes have trouble recording the screen if you are using multiple displays. You can disable display projection temporarily to see if that gets things going. Press the Windows + P keyboard shortcut to access the Project panel and select PC screen only.
• Update the app: An outdated Snipping Tool app can cause problems. Open the Microsoft Store to update the app and see if that helps.
• Install Windows update: Errors like “Recording Stopped” can also occur due to a buggy or outdated Windows build. Consider installing pending updates and try using the Snipping Tool again.

Fix 1: Change the Default Save Location for Screen Recordings

The “Recording stopped” error in Windows 11 may also occur if the Snipping Tool cannot access the location to save screen recordings. You can try changing the Snipping Tool’s default save location to see if that helps.

Step 1: Press the Windows key + E to open the File Explorer.

Step 2: Select Videos from the left pane. Right-click on the Captures folder and select Properties.

Step 3: Under the Location tab, click the Move button.

Step 4: Specify another location and click the Select Folder button.

Step 5: Click Apply > OK.

Fix 2: Repair or Reset the App

Another option is to use Windows 11’s built-in app repair feature to address the “Recording stopped” error. Here are the steps for this.

Step 1: Press the Windows + S keyboard shortcut to open the search menu. Type snipping tool in the text box, right-click on the first result, and select App settings.

Step 2: Under the Reset section, click the Repair button.

If the error persists, try resetting the Snipping Tool app from the same menu. This will delete all the existing app data and restore the app configuration to its default values.

Fix 3: Scan for Corrupt System Files

Apps like Snipping Tool could misbehave on Windows if some system files are corrupt or missing. Windows offers tools like SFC (System File Checker) and DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) that can repair such corrupt system files. Here’s how to use them.

Step 1: Right-click the Start icon and select Terminal (Admin) from the list.

Step 2: In the console, type the following command to run an SFC scan and press Enter.

SFC /scannow

Step 3: Copy and paste the following commands one by one into the console to run a DISM scan and press Enter after each one:

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Wait for the scan to finish and restart your PC. After that, check if the Snipping Tool can record the screen as before.