
It’s worth noting that the crashes are only affecting Windows 11 users – with people using classic Snipping Tool or Snip and Sketch on Windows 10 not experiencing these issues. Looking through comments in the Feedback Hub, it does seem that the problem is widespread. To install PowerToys v49, head to Github and click on PowerToysSetup-0.49.0-圆4.exe to begin the download.The Snipping Tool (snippingtool.exe) crashes can end up closing the app entirely, but it’s typically experienced when the user click on the “New” button to capture the screen.

You can customize the shortcuts and change the position of the toolbar by heading to the Conference Mute tab of PowerToys. When you use any of the above keyboard shortcuts, a small toolbar will appear revealing the current state of your microphone and camera.


The spotlight will disappear automatically when the mouse stops moving. You can dismiss the spotlight by moving the cursor or you can also press the ESC key. Pressing CTRL twice will darken your screen and highlight the cursor’s position. To use the feature, which is enabled by default, you need to double press the left CTRL key. As the name suggests, this utility lets you quickly locate the cursor on your display (multiple monitors supported). This version of PowerToys also adds support for a new feature called “Find My Mouse”. In addition to the new PowerRename tool, Microsoft has also updated the PowerToys Settings page with a modern interface to match the look and feel of Windows 11. Additionally, you can access advanced options like variables and add dates/times.
