Windows 95 is the first operating system in the Windows series to gain international recognition. Although Windows 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 were released before Windows 95, no operating system has been as successful as this one. It gained worldwide fame due to its device compatibility and attractive GUI design. This was the beginning of the most advanced features of the Windows operating system. It's the first operating system in the Windows series that allowed users to set screensavers and wallpapers.

Taking screenshots is nothing new. This feature has been available on numerous platforms and devices for over a decade. However, how to take a screen shot is one of the most frequently asked questions. Regardless of whether you're running Windows XP or the brand new Windows 10 operating system, here's how you can take a screenshot:

Take a screenshot in Windows XP

In Windows XP, there are only two ways to take a screenshot. If you tap the Print Screen button, an image of your entire full screen is copied. You must then paste this image into a program like Paint ( by pressing the Ctrl and V keys at the same time), then you can also save the image.


Take a screenshot in Windows Vista and Windows 7

In addition to the two methods of the print screen described above, Windows Vista and Windows 7 users can also use the Snipping Tool. This feature is available in all versions of Windows, except for the Starter and Basic editions and Windows XP. To open the program, click the Start button, select All Programs, then Accessories, and select Snipping Tool from the list. Snipping Tool allows you to take a screenshot of a specific area of the screen (similar to the command OS X with the Command, Shift and number 4 keys). Open the program, click New, select the area of the screen you want to capture, and then click Save.

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