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Is there a way or an application to create a screenshot of the actual windows content (client area) in Windows XP and above?

I mean Alt+PrintScreen captures a picture containing the window borders, title and buttons (minimize, maximize, close). I'd like to see only the content of the window.

Is this possible without image editing/cropping?

If I need a 3rd party tool, then free or open source would be preferable. At least a shareware, so I can check that it works for me, before I buy it.

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  • Not without installing a 3rd party screen capture tool.
    – ChrisF
    Jan 10, 2013 at 9:17
  • 3rd party tool is ok, as long as it's free or open source
    – EdgarPE
    Jan 10, 2013 at 9:27
  • This has just become a shopping recommendation which is off topic.
    – ChrisF
    Jan 10, 2013 at 9:30
  • Well, if it's off topic than close it. But for me it's not a shopping problem, it's a tech problem, I can't solve. Also I'm trying to find a solution on Google, and apparently there is none, on the web because this topic is on top of the list.
    – EdgarPE
    Jan 10, 2013 at 9:34
  • @EdgarPE - My post shows how to find it free version!
    – Dave
    Jan 10, 2013 at 9:54

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  1. Download Greenshot and install it.

  2. Open the Preferences from the icon in the notification area.

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  3. Enable Use interactive window capture mode.

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Now, when you want to capture the contents of a window, press Alt+PrtScr and you'll get the option to select which window you want to capture.

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    Its a freeware :)
    – avirk
    Jan 10, 2013 at 13:45
  • Not works in cmd.
    – Smart Manoj
    Sep 23, 2022 at 15:37
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For Windows Vista (except Basic), Windows7 and Windows 8 you have the built in Snipping tool to do this. That is a really good tool for screenshots.

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    The OP says XP though.
    – Dave
    Jan 10, 2013 at 9:28
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    Thanks, but I need it on XP too.
    – EdgarPE
    Jan 10, 2013 at 9:28
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    You have to define the area you want to capture, rather than just using a single click to capture the entire window.
    – ChrisF
    Jan 10, 2013 at 9:29
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You will need a third party tool. ZapGrab does this for you.

However, if this doesn't meet your requirements, I suggest a Google search for a phrase similar to "screen capture tools" or "screen capture tools XP" as this will give you plenty of options. You could even add the word "free" into the phrase.

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  • Well thanks, but I need a free or open source tool.
    – EdgarPE
    Jan 10, 2013 at 9:28
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    Well, you never stated this in your OP - I think you need to edit your question and make it clear -1
    – Dave
    Jan 10, 2013 at 9:29

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