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Leigh19
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago

Screenshots aren't saved automatically to Dropbox after upgrading to Win11

I just upgraded to Windows 11. When I hit Print screen, it no longer goes to my Screenshots folder in Dropbox. A box comes up that shows 3 options. How can I get back to where it captures thethe imag...
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Leigh19's avatar
Leigh19
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago

@Walter,  see above.  I forgot to tag you.

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Jay
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2 years ago

HI Leigh19, could you try these options to take a screenshot on your machine?

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    Leigh19
    Explorer | Level 4
    2 years ago

    Thanks, @Jay  I really need to get it back where I just hit the print screen.  I must capture things quickly in real-time.  It was working fine until I did that upgrade to Windows 11. I hope there is a solution. 

    • Walter's avatar
      Walter
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      2 years ago

      Hey Leigh19 - sorry to jump in here, but did you get the chance to try Jay's suggestion yet? 

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        Leigh19
        Explorer | Level 4
        2 years ago

        Not yet, because I really need it to work with just hitting the print screen due to the quickness of trying to get a capture.  

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