How-To: Screenshot Active Window

A couple of my viewers had asked me, "How do you take a screenshot of just a single window, as opposed to the whole screen..."

It is quite simple actually, and does not require any fancy programs, just a keyboard and Paint...

First, you must have the window active in the foreground, (just click on it to make it active).

Now, rather than just hitting the "Print Screen" key, located just to the right of "F12" and above "Insert", (which would take a screenshot of the whole screen), Hold down the "Alt" key and press "Print Screen".

Now to bring your screenshot to Paint.

Click Start > Programs > Accessories > Paint.

Now press "Ctrl" + "V" to paste it.

Now save the image, and there you go.  A screenshot of just the active window.

Additional Info:

-You may also Paste the screenshot into most E-mails (Depending on your application), or any other application which supports "pasting", (Microsoft Word, Photoshop, etc.)