Windows Server Enable the “Snipping Tool”

KB ID 0000383 

Problem

The Windows Snipping Tool is not in the default build of Server 2008 R2, it’s part of the “Desktop Experience” feature.

In addition to SnippingTool.exe, this feature also enables, Windows Media Player, Desktop themes, Video for Windows (AVI support), Windows SideShow, Windows Defender, Disk Cleanup, Sync Center,Sound Recorder, Character Map, and the Windows Disc Image Burner.

Solution

Warning before you do this, when completed the server will reboot a few times as it configures the features, and pulls down updates. Plan in some downtime to carry out this procedure.

1. On the server > Open server Manager (ServerManager.msc) > Expand Feature > Add Features > Locate the Desktop Experience and select it.

2. When finished it will ask for a reboot, then reboot (quite a lot – I was worried it was in a reboot loop at one point).

3. When it comes back there’s your snipping tool.

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iPhone – Taking Screenshots / Screendumps

KB ID 0000361

Problem

All iPhones (above version 2 on 3G, 3GS and iPhone4) have the ability to take screenshots without having to download an app!

Solution

1. Assuming you have the screen open you would like to capture, press the “Home” button, and while still having it pressed briefly press the “Sleep/Lock” button

2. The screen should “flash white” briefly and providing you are not on silent, you should hear the camera shutter.

3. You can take multiple images and they will be stored in Photos > Camera Roll.

4. Should you wish to get them to your PC/Laptop simply connect via USB and with windows explorer navigate to my computer and open your iPhone.

5. Expand Internal Storage > DCIM > {folder name} > You can now copy/cut the images out.

 

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