Screenshot Software (freeware)

[Stryker]

Hi all,

Can anyone recommend a good freeware download to take screenshots in WinXP Pro SP2? I want something that will literally just take a snapshot of exactly what's on the screen and I have found that the "Print Screen" key doesn't always work properly or consistently.

Thanks folks,
Stryker

[bailey]

that is a feature that in built into windows
the print screen key will take a shot of the sereen and place it into the clip board, you can then paste it in any document file you want, like word, paint ect.

[Stryker]

Originally Posted by bailey that is a feature that in built into windows the print screen key will take a shot of the sereen and place it into the clip board, you can then paste it in any document file you want, like word, paint ect.

I have used the Windows printscreen many times, but it isn't consistent for all applications that I use. For example, when I am running my video capture software (Mediostream NeoTV) and I press the Print Screen key on my keyboard (I've tried Alt + Print Screen as well and no luck) it actually captures the input "signal" and when I paste it into Photoshop, Paint, Word, anywhere it actually displays the capture signal in the screenprint. When I save it and open it, it just shows black with no image.

I have seen mention of software for screen capturing on this forum but can't seem to find the post with it mentioned.

[Tech Guy]

Try screenhunter, I don't exactly have the link off hand as I am at work. But that should be what your looking for.

[TheMajor]

Disable hardware acceleration in ur graphics card properties and try again.

[RJ]

The Windows printscreen does not capture the overlay (regardless of hardware acceleration setting). Except for that, it always works.

The video capture program should have a snapshot feature, in order to capture the overlay.

RJ

[Stryker]

Originally Posted by Tech Guy Try screenhunter, I don't exactly have the link off hand as I am at work. But that should be what your looking for.

Thanks Tech Guy!
That's exactly what I need (I just googled it and downloaded). I will give it a shot tonight and see if it works with my NeoTV software.

Originally Posted by RJ The video capture program should have a snapshot feature, in order to capture the overlay.

I have looked through all the preferences and tools and stuff but couldn't find anything. Perhaps I'll do a little more poking around in the software to see if there's a snapshot feature.

Thanks very much guys,
Stryker

[_shep]

I really enjoy this one, try it out:
http://www.gadwin.com/printscreen/