Fix Windows + Shift + S shortcut not working on Windows 10

In most cases this feature works well as expected, but sometimes it can also become unresponsive. If you face this problem, then the following article of TipsMake.com will help you.

1. Clean the keys

Check if anything is stuck in the Win, Shift and S keys and physically clean the keys on the keyboard. Refer to the article: Instructions for cleaning the keyboard yourself, cleaning the Laptop keyboard if you need help.

2. Turn on the Clipboard History toggle switch

Press the Start button and select Settings.

Select the System > Sound box and scroll down to find the Clipboard option .

Click it and in the right panel see if the Clipboard History toggle is on.

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Otherwise, turn the switch to the On position .

3. Check the Snip & Sketch switch

Again, open Settings , check the System box and navigate to the Notifications & actions section .

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Here, make sure that the Snip & Sketch toggle is set to the On position .

4. Reset Snip & Sketch

If the above methods do not yield the desired results, reset Snip & Sketch . To do this, go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features . Here, click Snip & Sketch .

You will see an Advanced options link appear below the options. Click on it and press the Reset button in the next screen.

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Alternatively, you can uninstall and reinstall apps from the Microsoft Store. Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features and you will see an Uninstall button for Snip & Sketch. Go ahead and uninstall the app. Then go to the Microsoft Store and reinstall the app.

5. Unplug and re-plug USB devices

Unplug and re-plug your USB devices like gamepads etc. and see if that helps.

6. Use PrintScreen instead of Win + Shift + WILL

Instead, you can use the PrintScreen key instead of Win + Shift + S .

To do so, press Win + I to open Settings > Ease of Access > Keyboard , locate the option Locate Use the PrtScrn button to open screen snipping , and then enable the feature.

7. Troubleshooting in Clean Boot State

Third-party processes can also interfere with the operation of the Windows + Shift + S keyboard shortcut . To identify the culprit, perform a Clean Boot and manually fix the problem as described in the article.

Good luck with your troubleshooting!

Kareem Winters

Update 04 September 2021