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How to fix error unknown-crash in Snipping Tool
Error code UNKNOWN_CRASH — community-reported fix.
Fix based on community reports and expert analysis. Last verified: 2026-08-12
· How we verify fixes
| Error Code | unknown-crash |
|---|---|
| Affected System | Snipping Tool (—) |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Estimated Time | 5 min |
| Requires Admin Rights | ⚠️ Yes |
Solution Steps
- 1 Open PowerShell as administrator.
- 2 Run the command: Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.ScreenSketch | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
- 3 Run the command: Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.ScreenSketch
- 4 Post the output for further assistance.
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