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I am experiencing an issue where Snipping Tool screen recording stops unexpectedly after a maximum of 30 seconds (sometimes less).
Steps taken:
I have updated Windows to the latest version.
I have performed a clean Reinstall of Windows, but the problem persists.
There is plenty of disk space available.
Device Info: Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7
Please help to fix this bug as it limits my productivity.
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I am having the exact same problem with Snipping Tool on my computer. It always worked fine until today. No matter what I do the problem persists as well. It is very frustrating and nothing seems to work.
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Same for me. It is a shame, it was a really good tool.
Hello Angga Wahyudi, thanks for posting this in the community.
Are you using multiple monitors or any screen projection mode like Duplicate or Extend? Because these settings can interrupt screen recording in Snipping Tool. It is also important to make sure the Snipping Tool app is fully updated from the Microsoft Store, as recent updates include fixes for recording problems described in the Recording Stopped error in Snipping Tool in Windows 11 article.
Kind regards,
John Oli
Dear John
Thank you for the suggestion. However, I have already verified the following:
Single Monitor Only: I am using a laptop and I do NOT use any external monitors, duplicate, or extended screen modes.
Fully Updated: My Snipping Tool is already updated to the latest version via the Microsoft Store.
Clean Windows Reinstall: I have even performed a complete Clean Install of Windows, yet the recording still stops automatically at or before 30 seconds.
Since a full OS reinstallation didn't fix it, this seems to be a deeper bug related to the app's encoder or temporary file handling. Is there a specific registry fix or a known compatibility issue with certain hardware (e.g., integrated graphics) that causes this time limit?
Please provide a more advanced solution. Thank you.
The issue you are experiencing with the Snipping Tool screen recording stopping automatically after 30 seconds may be related to the settings or limitations within the Snipping Tool itself. Here are a few things to consider:
AllowScreenRecorder policy can control whether screen recording is enabled or restricted.If none of these suggestions resolve the issue, it may be beneficial to report the bug through the Feedback Hub in Windows, as this could help Microsoft address the problem in future updates.
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