Disable Snipping Tool ((exclusive)) Jun 2026

Here is the full content and step-by-step instructions for disabling the Snipping Tool (now commonly called "Snip & Sketch" or simply the Snipping Tool in Windows 10 and 11).

If you used , go back to Group Policy and set the option to "Not Configured" . disable snipping tool

Rather than blunt disablement, modern DLP solutions (e.g., Microsoft Purview (formerly MIP), Symantec, Forcepoint) offer context-aware controls: Here is the full content and step-by-step instructions

There are three main methods to do this, depending on whether you want to temporarily stop it from running or permanently disable it for all users. For Windows Pro, Enterprise, or Education editions, Group

For Windows Pro, Enterprise, or Education editions, Group Policy is the most reliable method. Note that Windows 10/11 no longer has a single "Disable Snipping Tool" policy. Instead, you must disable the underlying and Print Screen functionality .