Troubleshooting Snipping Tool Issues: Why Are My Class Recordings Incomplete?

As a dedicated learner using a Microsoft Surface Book 3 running Windows 11, I’ve encountered a frustrating challenge with the Snipping Tool when attempting to record my Zoom lectures. While this tool can be quite handy for capturing content, I have found that it fails to save the full recordings about half of the time.

In my experience, there is no consistent reason for this recurring problem. On some occasions, I successfully capture lectures that last two to three hours, and everything works seamlessly. However, on other days, I discover to my dismay that Snipping Tool has stopped recording prematurely, leaving me without the complete lecture content I was expecting.

Just today, for instance, I experienced the pinnacle of this frustration: after a rigorous 3-hour lecture, Snipping Tool only saved a mere 1 second of video. Throughout the lecture, the indicator showed the recording time progressing normally, which gave me no indication that the process was faltering. Upon concluding the lecture and stopping the recording, I proceeded to save the file in my Downloads folder, all while assuming I had successfully captured the session. Unfortunately, the reality was quite different, as both the Downloads folder and the designated “Screen Recordings” folder under “Videos” revealed only a fraction of the intended content.

With this ongoing issue, I am left wondering if there is something I might be doing incorrectly. Is the Snipping Tool known for experiencing bugs, or is there a solution available to ensure reliable recording for my lectures? Should I consider switching to a different screen recording application altogether?

If anyone has insights or recommendations based on similar experiences, your input would be highly appreciated! Thank you for your help in advance!