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This article will provide you with the best configuration to use Snipping Tool from the Windows Store on Win10 and 11.

STEP1: CREATING A LOCAL APPLICATION PATH  

1.1. Please navigate to Applications -> Local Applications

1.2. Right-click over the application list. Select the option "Add" then "Add Custom Application."

1.3. Fill out the Custom Application with the information below.

Display Name: Microsoft Snip & Sketch
Command Line: Microsoft.ScreenSketch_8wekyb3d8bbwe!App  

Windows Store App - ENABLE
Disable file system redirection - ENABLE

STEP2: ENABLING UWP APPLICATIONS

2.1. Please navigate to Computer Settings -> Session Settings 




2.2. Enable Windows 10 UWP Applications - ENABLE

STEP3: SETTING UP THE WRITABLE LOCATIONS

3.1. Please navigate to End Point Security -> Dual Persona

3.2. Add the writing locations below:

C:\Windows\Temp
Drive:\SRW\Users\AppData

STEP4 - DELETING CACHE FROM WIN11 (OPTIONAL)

On Win11 is a behavior from the OS to automatically save the images captured locally. The workaround for this solution is to run a "Logoff Script" to erase all the information when the agent leaves the session.

4.1 Please navigate to Computer Settings -> Logoff Script

4.2 Enable the option "Enable Logoff Script" and "Run Logoff Script visible to users."


4.3 Select the Type: .ps1 on the left side and paste the script below.