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A game error closes before you can capture it: use a timed screenshot
When opening a capture tool dismisses a temporary game message, prepare the capture before reproducing the issue. A timed snip gives you a few seconds to bring up the message.
What to check
In Windows Snipping Tool, choose a delay and a capture mode, then select New. Open the ordinary game menu or reproduce the message before the countdown ends. Choose the smallest area that still includes the message and the control that triggered it.
Compare one example
Check the saved image for readable text, account details and other windows before sharing it. For example, a menu disappears during an immediate capture but stays open through a five-second delay. A second screen with private information can stay outside the capture area. Note which action reproduces the menu.