How do you take a screenshot?

from JoeUser Forums
In Windows XP I've got a folder open that contains a list of pictures in that folder. I want to take a screenshot of that page and print it out to make handwritten notes on it.

So how do I do that? Can someone please enlighten me?

(I remember doing something like this a long time ago at a place I worked: we used Ctrl+P to take a screenshot, then pasted it in a Word document. But Ctrl+P is usually a shortcut to print, right? So I'm confused...)
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Reply #1 from JoeUser Forums Top

Make sure that the folder is the active window (just click on it, that will do it).  Then press ALT-Print Screen.

Open Paint (or Word) and go to edit Paste.

You will get the borders and all, but the folder contents as well.  If you want to edit it, Try a Photoshop program (if you have MS office, there is MS Photo).

Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top
Then press ALT-Print Screen


Hah! When I read that I panicked thinking, "I don't even think I have that button!" Then I looked down and whaddya know...there it is.

Thanks Dr Guy! I'll give it a try
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Reply #4 from JoeUser Forums Top
Buy one get one free!


I just caught that typo & fixed it. Sorry Dr Buy. (That one was intentional though ;) )
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
It doesn't work for me......I used to be able to do this!
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Try this.

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Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
And I use :

HoverSnap v0.8 :

HoverSnap is a a free handy snapshot tool with jpg, png, bmp and gif support.HoverSnap can take snapshots of the full screen, active window or a selected area. It can even capture layered windows (alphablended ones under 2K / XP). You can even FTP upload your screenshots !

You can set up the capture folder / filename and format.
You can reduce the capture size.
Auto-generate filename option will add the time stamp (date/time) to your filename in order to be able to take several captures without having to change the filename.
Optional sound when capture is done.
HoverSnap is FREE for personal use only !

WWW Link
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I also use the Capture Docklet.
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I also use the Capture Docklet.


  
Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Really cool apps! Thanks guys, I'll try 'em all!   
Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Im trying Island Dog's right now...