The computer keyboard has many functions.
In fact, today we will refer to the Print Screen key.
This key is usually located on the upper right side of the physical keyboard.
In addition, it is usually represented by the characters Prt Sc/Sys Rq.
Well, the main function of this key is to take a snapshot of the current screen or window.
However, this key may not work.
We will learn how to deal with the problem with the Print Screen button not functioning in Windows.
You have to diagnose it on your own.
We have given both hey check it out.
In that case, we must verify the operation of the keyboard.
With this in mind, we will test the state of the keyboard by means of an online tester.
The first thing you have to do is go to the following web address:Keyboard Tester.
Once youre there, just tap on the Launch Tester button.
A window with the tester will be immediately displayed.
In effect, a list of all the keys is displayed.
kindly press the Print Screen key.
If this works correctly then on the screen you will see a colored frame around the corresponding key.
If not, the window will remain inactive.
This way it is easy to determine if there is physical damage to the keyboard.
If so, then you should contact your equipment manufacturer for technical support.
Or ultimately, replace the computer keyboard.
Indeed, some programs have screen capture functions.
They may even have an automated interface.
This helps them avoid the use of the Print Screen key by the user.
You should check the list of installed programs from the control panel.
ensure other applications are not using theprint screenshotshortcut key.
Once there, just select and uninstall the problem program.
Update Windows
Sometimes these problems are resulting from lack of updates in Windows 10.
So the first thing you have to do is to check the update status of your machine.
With this intention, press the Win+I combination to enterWindows options.Once there, click onUpdate & Security.
Once there, c’mon click onCheck for Updates.
If there are any pending updates, yo install them.
If you have any problems with Windows updates, kindly check our dedicatedsection.
In this case the solution is to update the keyboard drivers.
The most recommendable is to do it from the page of the manufacturer of the PC.
Seehereandherehow to perform the driver update process.
