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    best screen capture program?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Jedi007, Nov 1, 2008.

  1. Jedi007

    Jedi007 Notebook Evangelist

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    Does anyone know which one is the best? Preferably free but if it's really good I will probably buy it.

    Anyone? Thanks
     
    Jedi007, Nov 1, 2008
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  2. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    try the demo version of FRAPS.
     
    whizzo, Nov 1, 2008
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  3. fonduekid

    fonduekid JSUTAONHTERBIRCKINTEHWLAL

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    I like CamStudio. Its good.
     
    fonduekid, Nov 1, 2008
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  4. Primes

    Primes Notebook Deity

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    are you referring to capturing desktop windows/screens, or for gaming?
     
    Primes, Nov 1, 2008
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  5. Jedi007

    Jedi007 Notebook Evangelist

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    desktop windows. sorry for not specifying.

    i'll check out camstudio
     
    Jedi007, Nov 1, 2008
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  6. Renegade0721

    Renegade0721 Notebook Consultant

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    Renegade0721, Nov 1, 2008
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  7. Matt is Pro

    Matt is Pro I'm a PC, so?

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    I just use prnt scrn and ms paint.

    What exactly will you be using/needing a program to this for?
     
    Matt is Pro, Nov 1, 2008
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  8. yehrulz

    yehrulz Notebook Consultant

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    eh...windows snipping tool in vista

    and/or faststone capture

    both free
     
    yehrulz, Nov 1, 2008
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  9. plasma.

    plasma. herpyderpy

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    PrtSc owns. And its free.
     
    plasma., Nov 1, 2008
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  10. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Cin', Nov 1, 2008
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  11. atbnet

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    Print screen and Paint.net or the Vista snipping tool.
     
    atbnet, Nov 1, 2008
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  12. AKAJohnDoe

    AKAJohnDoe Mime with Tourette's

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    I use either:
    • Print Screen followed by a Paste into either Paint or PhotoShop
    • Vista Snipping Tool
     
    AKAJohnDoe, Nov 1, 2008
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  13. grasshopper

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    vista snipping.. quick and down to the point
     
    grasshopper, Nov 1, 2008
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  14. olyteddy

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    Debut Video Capture Software, I've got it installed, it was free, haven't tried it yet, though...
     
    olyteddy, Nov 1, 2008
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  15. ahl395

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    Fn + Print Screen (Prt Sc) + Microsoft Paint.

    Free and no extra programs. ;)
     
    ahl395, Nov 1, 2008
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  16. everex5000

    everex5000 Notebook Geek

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    I like snipping tools with yellow highlighter easier, I tried install many screen capture apps from time to time, I stick with snipping tools for being for while.

    Fn + Print Screen (Prt Sc) + Microsoft Paint still little waste of time open MS paint after also can't resize anything but whole screen.

    I put snipping tools in quick launch at the bottom of screen take me only 1 or 2 sec instant just like that.

    Dg
     
    everex5000, Nov 1, 2008
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  17. AKAJohnDoe

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    AKAJohnDoe, Nov 1, 2008
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