Best Fixes for Snipping Tool WASAPI Exclusive Mode Audio Error

The Snipping Tool's WASAPI exclusive mode audio error prevents video recording. This MiniTool guide provides solutions to fix this issue.

Quick Navigation:

• Snipping Tool WASAPI Exclusive Mode Audio Error - No Audio Recording
• Troubleshooting Snipping Tool Audio Recording Issues in Windows 11
• Conclusion

Snipping Tool WASAPI Exclusive Mode Audio Error - Audio Not Recorded

The Snipping Tool, a built-in Windows screenshot and screen recording tool, sometimes fails to capture system audio (games, videos, meetings) due to a WASAPI exclusive mode audio error: "Problems with recording audio. If an open app is using WASAPI exclusive mode, change it to shared mode." Here's how to resolve this.

Troubleshooting Snipping Tool Audio Recording Issues in Windows 11

Solution 1: Remove Paired Bluetooth Devices

Conflicting Bluetooth devices can interfere with audio recording. Removing them might resolve the error.

1. Open Settings (Windows I).
2. Go to Bluetooth & devices.
3. For each connected device, click the three-dot menu and select Remove device.

Solution 2: Repair or Reset the Snipping Tool

A corrupted Snipping Tool cache or incorrect settings may cause the error. Repairing or resetting the app can help.

1. Open Settings, then go to Apps > Installed apps.
2. Find Snipping Tool, click its three-dot menu, and select Advanced options.
3. Click Repair. If the problem persists, click Reset.

Solution 3: Run Snipping Tool as Administrator

Running Snipping Tool with administrator privileges grants higher system permissions, potentially resolving permission-related issues.

Search for "Snipping Tool" and select "Run as administrator" from the right-click menu.

Solution 4: Adjust Audio Settings

Disabling spatial sound, exclusive mode, hardware acceleration, and audio enhancements prevents audio device monopolization.

1. Open Control Panel (search for it).
2. Go to Hardware and Sound > Sound.
3. Double-click your audio device.
4. On the Spatial sound tab, select Off.
5. On the Advanced tab, uncheck:
   • Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device
   • Give exclusive mode applications priority
   • Allow hardware acceleration of audio with this device
   • Enable audio enhancements
6. Click Apply > OK.

Solution 5: Update the Realtek Audio Driver

Outdated or corrupted Realtek audio drivers can cause WASAPI exclusive mode conflicts. Update to the latest driver.

1. Right-click the Windows logo, select Device Manager.
2. Expand Sound, video and game controllers.
3. Right-click Realtek High Definition Audio, select Update driver. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Alternatively, manually download and install the latest driver from the Realtek website. While the August 15, 2024, update (258 MB) doesn't explicitly mention Windows 11 support, user feedback suggests compatibility.

Conclusion

These steps should resolve the Snipping Tool WASAPI exclusive mode audio error in Windows 11. For recovering deleted Snipping Tool files, consider using MiniTool Power Data Recovery (free edition recovers up to 1 GB).

The above is the detailed content of Best Fixes for Snipping Tool WASAPI Exclusive Mode Audio Error. For more information, please follow other related articles on the PHP Chinese website!