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FIX: The snip could not be sent on Windows 10/11
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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The Sniping Tool is a great way totake a quick screenshotof what is there on your screen, crop out the irrelevant portions and save theimage. You can then share it with others or keep it in your own record.
Unfortunately, things aren’t free-flowing with the Send Snip Tool and a commonerroryou are likely to get is thatthe snip could not be sent. This usually happens if your computer does not have MAPI-compliant mail client installed. In other words, you should have anemail client softwarelike Microsoft Office Outlook, Mailbird, or Mozilla Thunderbird installed on your device.
That apart, setting things right here is quite easy and can be accomplished in no time.
Fixing the snip could not be sent error
1. Repair Outlook Express
Note: It is strongly recommended to create a backup of your registry before making any changes in it. In theRegistry editorwindow, click onFile>Exportto create a back up.
2. Set default mail client in Registry
3. Check MSI Components Registry Permissions
4. Repair Msmapi32.dll file
This should be all you need to do to get rid of the snip could not be senterror.
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Ivan Jenic
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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan Jenic
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
