Most of us use the Print Screen (PRINTSCRN) button for capturing a screenshot in our Computer.  In this article we will see How to capture a screenshot using the Print Screen (PRINTSCRN) button also a software which can be used for capturing a screenshot with ease.

How can I capture a screenshot using the PRINTSCRN button?

Press PRINTSCRN:  Captures the entire screen

Press ALT + PRINTSCRN: Captures the Active Window

This option just stores the captured screenshot image to the clipboard.  So to get the output in jpg, png etc. format we need to follow this step:

Step 1: Go to Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Run Paint

Step 2: Paste the captured image (CTRL + V)

Step 3: Click Save As and Select the format of the Output (Or ALT + F + A)

That’s all!!!

This process is bit lengthy so to make things easier we will know about screen capture software next.

Screen Capture Software: Wisdom-soft Screen Hunter 6.0

Screen Hunter is one of the best screen capturing software available for Free (Free version).  Features are limited when it comes to free version but that’s enough for us to do basic screen capturing.  The best thing about this software is that it’s very user friendly and everything can be set in just one click.  For people who are into advanced screen capturing like automated click every xyz seconds, they can go for the pro version (Paid Version).

This Screen Hunter 6.0 version is compatible only with Windows 7.  If you are using any other Windows OS then you can go for other versions.

Download Link:  wisdom-soft.com/downloads/downloadfiles.htm

Try it and post in your comments…