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How to Take Screenshots on a Vista PC

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By hqi777
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A screenshot of a desktop.
A screenshot of a desktop.

Have you ever wanted to take a screenshot of your desktop for technical difficulties, jokes or just for fun? In this article, you'll learn how to take screenshots on Vista.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • A computer
  • Vista
  • Memory
  1. Step 1
    An screenshot of the Snipping Tool.
    An screenshot of the Snipping Tool.

    Once you have what you want to be in a screenshot go to "Start"-"Accessories"-Snipping Tool."

  2. Step 2
    A screenshot of the Snipping Tool.
    A screenshot of the Snipping Tool.

    Once you open that tool up, left click to draw a red line around the area you want to capture.

  3. Step 3
    You can draw lines on your image.
    You can draw lines on your image.

    Once you have your image captured, you can draw lines on it with the pen if you want. Save the image.

Tips & Warnings
  • If the "Snipping Tool" doesn't get the straight, screenshots you want, go to the eHow article "How to Take Screenshots on Windows."

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