HOW-TO Windows 8 Screen Capture - Windows 8 General

Help, please.
What is the *best* way to get a Windows 8 screen shot?
Surprisingly I am currently using a Virtual Machine (VM) and I cannot find an obvious way to screen capture. Duh?
Suggestions:
(1) I do not assume any VM software, so the best method should be available directly in the OS.
(2) Must be free, e.g. if it can be done via Visual Studio debugger/emulator it must still be free like VS Express.
(3) Method should work with keystrokes, touch gestures, button, etc., that are available on any hardware or Virtual Machine platform.
(4) Ability to capture both Windows Desktop and Metro screens required.
(5) Ability to capture sub-full-screens optional.
There may eventually be many ways, so everyone's suggestions welcome.

clipping tool
u can use the snipping or clipping tool (i forget what its called)
point ur mouse in the bottom left corner untill a little menu comes up with the time....then click search.....in the search box, just type "snipping tool" and click on apps

Or, you could press print screen and paste the screen capture into any random program that takes photos.. paint is one.

ok, i got tested snagit in Windows 8 and it worked nice since it has shortcuts and such. of course i thought like the easier thing was printscreen.
but i tested some other screen capture, since you want a free one and i found Greenshot
http://getgreenshot.org/
open source, with good features like Windows capture, and region and obviously full screen, also capture last region, so you can capture the same region over and over, and a big plus its it has an editor! so you can add stuff to the image if you want without going to another software . it worked good, of course its not as deep as snagit, but it worked great, looked great, with desktop and metro UI.
hmm if you are gonna grab a region in metro UI you have to press for example screenprint and then go to desktop and then you select which part you want to grab. it happens with snagit as well.
if you are going to use Windows capture you have to be in the window. it will grab it automatically you dont choose it. (well in my mini test) ok i found an interactive Windows capture mode in settings, besides how to disable capture mousepointer. but interactive Windows capture didn't work well for me
maybe it can work for you! it was the only with editor and free. i could find.

Another way for screenshots, put your mouse in bottom left corner and a menu appears and click share. Then there's a take a screenshot button at far right.
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Plays2 said:
u can use the snipping or clipping tool (i forget what its called)
point ur mouse in the bottom left corner untill a little menu comes up with the time....then click search.....in the search box, just type "snipping tool" and click on apps
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START -> type "snip" and launch Snipping tool.
Its built in. No need for other software.
Alternatively, you can use Print Screen (for the whole screen), or ALT + Print Screen for the active dialog/window
Enjoy.

http://www.thewindowsclub.com/snipping-tool-capture-screenshots-windows-8-tips

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Tick Boxes in Traditional Windows Mobile Style

Some applications, for example when you have to say whether an app will be installed on the device on on the SD memory card, require entry into an old-style tick box. I find it near impossible to make them work. Any advice or mods to help?
Most check boxes are okay, but the one in the install screen you mention is especially difficult.
I assume if you can enable pinch to zoom in that screen it would solve the issue. It's surprising HTC didn't do it for the installer screen.
those radio buttons i find the easiest to push. not sure if it applies to all
but on the one you mentioned you can press the text to switch.
otherwise the aforementioned zooming is the best way round.
But how do you enable zooming? I don't know what the process for the installer is called so I can't add it to the list.
Also, another way to do it is to pull up the default HTC keyboard (or any keyboard with arrows) and press the down arrow. Hmph, wouldn't it be awesome if phones still had d-pads?
If you aim to touch just above or at the top of a check box or radio button it seems to register more accurately

Multitasking...where??

I am sure you have seen this cool multitasking feature everywhere. The left pane has one app and the rest of the screen has another.
Now i can see the pane on the left, but it is of all the apps that are open. One app doesnt stay on whilst the other is going on on the rest of the screen...
I am x64 Windows 8 Enterprise N edition.
Any help>??
Also, just a side question...is Windows 8 by default a touch enabled OS? Like if I get a touch-monitor tomorrow, will the same OS respond as smoothly as they show in commercials??
Thanx!
Your resolution needs to be higher than 1360x768 for snap to work.
And yes, if you connect a touch monitor and Windows has the correct drivers, it'll give you gestures and stuff.
If you have one app (or the desktop) open and pull out the pane with all open apps on the left, then you can drag one app out of this list to each side of the screen (left or right).
Yes, touch will work out of the box if a touch-enabled device is connected.
SilverHedgehog said:
Your resolution needs to be higher than 1360x768 for snap to work.
And yes, if you connect a touch monitor and Windows has the correct drivers, it'll give you gestures and stuff.
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Currently it is 1024x768. SO Snap wont work for me...right??
hanswurst24 said:
If you have one app (or the desktop) open and pull out the pane with all open apps on the left, then you can drag one app out of this list to each side of the screen (left or right).
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Nope...doesnt work...
The app maximizes and the background app goes behind and the pulled app takes precedence...
Nope you don't have enough resolution for snap to work. When you upgraded the upgrade assistant told you that snap apps won't work when you upgrade.

Classic Start Menu on Windows 8

PlumSauc3 said:
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Thanks, installed this on my Acer W700, seems to work perfect!
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Danny2 said:
PlumSauc3 said:
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Thanks, installed this on my Acer W700, seems to work perfect!
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You're welcome, glad I helped
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Just like to post my choice here, if you don't mind...
I like Start8.
It's only $5, and you can change the icon of the button, and whether it leads to the Metro start or the 'classic' start (Menu like Windows 7).
I personally have it going to the Metro start, but I've had a look at the windows 7 start and think it does look better than Classic Shell...
The only drawback is the $5 some are unwilling to spend for a bit of software
pk92 said:
Just like to post my choice here, if you don't mind...
I like Start8.
It's only $5, and you can change the icon of the button, and whether it leads to the Metro start or the 'classic' start (Menu like Windows 7).
I personally have it going to the Metro start, but I've had a look at the windows 7 start and think it does look better than Classic Shell...
The only drawback is the $5 some are unwilling to spend for a bit of software
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I purchased Start8 quite a while ago, I found it to generally be a better clone, but I found Classic Shell to be a lot more customizable, although a tad bit less stable.
So, if you want a true replica of Windows 7's start menu (or their Windows 8 menu) I'd choose Start8, but if you want a bit more customizable of an experience (that's also free) I'd go with Classic Shell.
Pretty happy with Classic Shell. The port for RT was very well done, now I have it on my full Win8 tablet and it's pretty good. Not sure if it was related or not but I lost my autorotation around the same time I installed classic shell. As per the usual Windows weirdness, a reboot fixed it.
netham45 said:
I purchased Start8 quite a while ago, I found it to generally be a better clone, but I found Classic Shell to be a lot more customizable, although a tad bit less stable.
So, if you want a true replica of Windows 7's start menu (or their Windows 8 menu) I'd choose Start8, but if you want a bit more customizable of an experience (that's also free) I'd go with Classic Shell.
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Right, this is exactly how I feel about these start menus too.
The only reason that I chose to showcase Classic Menu is that generally people would like to try free software before paying
PlumSauc3 said:
The only reason that I chose to showcase Classic Menu is that generally people would like to try free software before paying
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And I'm not sure that it has been mentioned that Classic Menu also has options to display the start menu as XP, or even Classic, as well as Vista and Win 7. I've been satisfied with my Classic Menu, so I have not tried the other programs.
stevedebi said:
And I'm not sure that it has been mentioned that Classic Menu also has options to display the start menu as XP, or even Classic, as well as Vista and Win 7. I've been satisfied with my Classic Menu, so I have not tried the other programs.
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Agreed, I like Classic Shell because of the customization too.
Classic shell
Use Classicshell to obtain familiar "start" button in my Acer W511 tablet. Its most comfortable and good designed programm, IMHO. But I have two questions, I couldn't find answers on
First - how to make programm not to install its panels in "Explorer" & "IE"?
Second - after installation sensor "Windows" button in the lower tablet's panel begun to launch "Desktop + start", instead of metro-app shifting. I didn't find how to return initial appointment
So, can someone help me?
Denis_63 said:
Use Classicshell to obtain familiar "start" button in my Acer W511 tablet. Its most comfortable and good designed programm, IMHO. But I have two questions, I couldn't find answers on
First - how to make programm not to install its panels in "Explorer" & "IE"?
Second - after installation sensor "Windows" button in the lower tablet's panel begun to launch "Desktop + start", instead of metro-app shifting. I didn't find how to return initial appointment
So, can someone help me?
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Go to the settings for Classic Shell (Classic Explorer Settings and Classic IE9 Settings) and remove the toolbars
Classic Shell Start Menu Settings -> Basic Settings -> WIndows Key Opens -> WIndows Start Screen
goofball2k
Thanks a lot! Did you find "Windows" sensor button's appointment in Classicshell options? I didn't
Denis_63 said:
goofball2k
Thanks a lot! Did you find "Windows" sensor button's appointment in Classicshell options? I didn't
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Sorry, I'm not 100% sure what you mean by Windows sensor button. I am thinking you mean the Windows button in the middle of the tablet, like the Home button. Or do you mean when you do a quick swipe from the left to bring up the "multitasking" tab. There is the funny looking start button at the bottom that is just a bunch of tiles. When you press that, what is it that it should do? Switch between metro apps? Mine brings me back to the Windows Start screen.
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goofball2k
OMG! Sorry, my friend! I've been workin' and didn't pay proper attention to your first message on this page. It contains the solution for the problem №2 from my first post. I'd red your post hastily and, having no tablet near to check, thought about porblem №1 solution And, only when in home, I took my tablet to do what you proposed me to do, and understand, that it was a solution for problem №2 :good: Now, windows sensor button (yes, in the middle of the tablet's lower board) gives me windows start page (yea!). Thanks!!!
Still trying to find the solution for problem No1 :fingers-crossed:
Denis_63 said:
goofball2k
OMG! Sorry, my friend! I've been workin' and didn't pay proper attention to your first message on this page. It contains the solution for the problem №2 from my first post. I'd red your post hastily and, having no tablet near to check, thought about porblem №1 solution And, only when in home, I took my tablet to do what you proposed me to do, and understand, that it was a solution for problem №2 :good: Now, windows sensor button (yes, in the middle of the tablet's lower board) gives me windows start page (yea!). Thanks!!!
Still trying to find the solution for problem No1 :fingers-crossed:
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Let's clarify what problem number 1 is. Are you talking only about Classic Shell installing things into Windows Explorer and the Desktop IE?
goofball2k said:
Let's clarify what problem number 1 is. Are you talking only about Classic Shell installing things into Windows Explorer and the Desktop IE?
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Absolutely right!
Denis_63 said:
Absolutely right!
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In a Windows Explorer window, tap and hold on the toolbar where the icons are, and then after a few seconds (when the square comes up completely), release, and then uncheck the option for the Classic Explorer.
In an IE window, press and hold around the tab area (not directly on a tab) and then release. When the options show up, select Classic Explorer Bar. You should then get a window asking to disable the add-on. Click on Disable.
Windows whitout Start Button not is good, good work man
Uchiha Itachi Brazil said:
Windows whitout Start Button not is good, good work man
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Thank you

How can I alt+tab on a Windows 8 Pro tablet?

I just realized I had no way of switching between desktop programs that are full screened. Anyone have any good alternatives? I've tried remapping the hardware screen rotation button, but it seems to share a scan code with the Windows button, so changing one would end up changing both. I've also looked into possibly having gestures for it, but I'm not sure how to go about it. I'm certain that it's possible, though, since Samsung's Touch Supporter offers this functionality, but isn't available for Windows 8 (only Windows 7 on their site or preinstalled on Windows 8 machines).
Switch the onscreen keyboard to the one that emulates a real one. My Asus has that option.
If you're full screened, you cannot access the on screen keyboard.
seksmeup said:
If you're full screened, you cannot access the on screen keyboard.
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Top 9: Features of Honor 7 do you know
1) knuckles EMUI3.1 screenshots is a highlight function, using the knuckles, double-click the interception of the full screen, or draw a closed pattern intercepts all screens.
2) Rapid capture : Speaking of screenshots, I must mention the rapid capture, these two functions in EMUI3.0 already have. Under black state, double-click the volume down button to capture successful time in about one second, the focus imaging is also very clear.
3) drop-down at the top of the screen - Open the "switch" - Long press a switch will be able to enter the function settings interface is really practical and easy to do.
4) the main screen or blank screen, you can open the search function down, and it will list the eight most recently used application.
5) double-click function. In Settings - gesture control - Double-click to open.
6) painting the letters to open applications, experience super like it! For example, under the black screen, the screen will be able to draw the letter M to open the music it!
7) long press the navigation bar small box "key task", recently used application will switch turns friends. Before you find this feature yet?
8) want to clean up the background, but do not want to clean up all at once, a separate clean-up and too much trouble. Do not upset, I'll give you Weapon! Just slide down the application in recent tab list and clear, that slide down application will be locked
9) Speak to wake up Dear Honor !! I loved it...
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Night shots are coming excellent , but can i improve my pics in day light also using night mode...
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