How To Disable Snipping Tool Windows 11 ⇒

Using Group Policy Editor (Windows 11 Pro/Enterprise only). I went to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Tablet PC > Accessories , then enabled “Do not allow Snipping Tool to run.” After a reboot, it was gone from search and couldn’t launch. On Windows 11 Home, you’re stuck editing the Registry—navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx and create a DWORD called AllowSnippingTool set to 0 . That did the trick, though it’s less beginner-friendly.

I wanted to disable the Snipping Tool on a shared Windows 11 PC to prevent users from capturing sensitive on-screen info. The short version: yes, you can disable it, but not through a simple toggle in Settings. how to disable snipping tool windows 11

Works, but Microsoft doesn’t make it easy Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3/5) Using Group Policy Editor (Windows 11 Pro/Enterprise only)