@fredlackey/devutils 0.0.18 → 0.1.0

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- # Installing Snagit
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- ## Overview
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- Snagit is a professional screen capture and screen recording software developed by TechSmith Corporation. It enables users to capture screenshots of their entire desktop, specific regions, windows, or scrolling content such as web pages and documents. Snagit includes a powerful built-in editor that allows you to add annotations, arrows, text callouts, highlights, and shapes to captured images. The software also supports quick video recording for creating tutorials and demonstrations. Snagit is widely used by technical writers, educators, IT professionals, customer support teams, and anyone who needs to create visual documentation efficiently.
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- **Important Platform Limitation:** Snagit is officially supported only on **macOS** and **Windows**. TechSmith does not provide Linux versions, which affects Ubuntu, Raspberry Pi OS, Amazon Linux, WSL, and other Linux distributions.
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- ### macOS (Homebrew)
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- Install Snagit on the Windows host instead. WSL applications can still interact with files that Snagit modifies.
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- From within WSL, you can trigger the Windows installation using PowerShell interoperability:
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- ```bash
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- # Install Snagit on Windows host from WSL
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- powershell.exe -Command "choco install snagit -y"
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- ```
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- Or using winget:
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- ```bash
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- powershell.exe -Command "winget install --id TechSmith.Snagit.2025 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements"
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- ```
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- #### Accessing Snagit Files from WSL
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- After installing Snagit on Windows, access Windows files from WSL:
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- ```bash
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- # Access Documents folder where Snagit captures are typically saved
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- ls /mnt/c/Users/<your-username>/Documents/Snagit/
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- ```
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- #### Verification
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- Check if Snagit is installed on the Windows host:
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- ```bash
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- powershell.exe -Command "Test-Path 'C:\Program Files\TechSmith\Snagit*'"
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- ```
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- #### Alternative: Linux Screen Capture Tools
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- For screen capture within WSL itself, install Linux alternatives:
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- ```bash
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- # Flameshot
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- sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get update -y && \
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- # Ksnip
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- sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get install -y ksnip
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- ```
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- **Note**: Running GUI applications in WSL requires WSLg (Windows 11) or an X server (Windows 10).
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- ### Git Bash (Manual/Portable)
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- Git Bash runs within Windows, so Snagit should be installed on the Windows host using Chocolatey or winget.
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- #### Prerequisites
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- - Windows 10 version 20H2 or later (64-bit)
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- - Git Bash installed (comes with Git for Windows)
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- - Administrator privileges in the Windows environment
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- #### Installation Steps
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- From Git Bash, invoke PowerShell to run the Chocolatey installation:
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- ```bash
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- # Install using Chocolatey via PowerShell (preferred)
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- powershell.exe -Command "choco install snagit -y"
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- ```
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- Or using winget:
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- ```bash
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- # Install using winget via PowerShell
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- powershell.exe -Command "winget install --id TechSmith.Snagit.2025 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements"
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- ```
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- #### Alternative: Direct Download Installation
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- Download and install Snagit directly using the silent installer:
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- ```bash
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- # Download the installer
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- curl -L -o /tmp/snagit.exe "https://download.techsmith.com/snagit/releases/snagit.exe"
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- # Run silent installation via PowerShell
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- powershell.exe -Command "Start-Process -FilePath '/tmp/snagit.exe' -ArgumentList '/install /quiet /norestart' -Wait"
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- # Cleanup
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- rm -f /tmp/snagit.exe
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- ```
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- The installer switches ensure completely silent installation:
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- - `/install` - Perform installation
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- - `/quiet` - No UI shown during installation
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- - `/norestart` - Do not restart computer after installation
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- #### Installation with License Key
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- For automated deployments with a license key, use the MSI installer:
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- ```bash
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- # Download the MSI installer
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- curl -L -o /tmp/snagit.msi "https://download.techsmith.com/snagit/releases/snagit.msi"
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- # Run silent MSI installation via PowerShell
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- powershell.exe -Command "msiexec /i '/tmp/snagit.msi' TSC_SOFTWARE_KEY=XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX /qn /norestart"
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- # Cleanup
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- rm -f /tmp/snagit.msi
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- ```
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- #### Verification
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- Verify Snagit is accessible from Git Bash:
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- ```bash
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- # Check if Snagit is installed
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- if [[ -d "/c/Program Files/TechSmith/Snagit 2025" ]] || [[ -d "/c/Program Files/TechSmith/Snagit 2026" ]]; then
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- echo "Snagit is installed"
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- echo "Snagit is NOT installed"
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- fi
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- ```
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- List installed TechSmith applications:
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- ```bash
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- ls "/c/Program Files/TechSmith/"
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- ```
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- #### Troubleshooting
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- **Problem**: PowerShell execution fails from Git Bash
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- **Solution**: Ensure PowerShell is in your PATH and try using the full path:
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- ```bash
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- /c/Windows/System32/WindowsPowerShell/v1.0/powershell.exe -Command "choco install snagit -y"
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- ```
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- **Problem**: Permission denied errors
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- **Solution**: Run Git Bash as Administrator (right-click Git Bash and select "Run as administrator").
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- **Problem**: Silent installer exits but Snagit is not installed
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- **Solution**: The silent installer requires Administrator privileges. Open Git Bash as Administrator.
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- **Problem**: Download URL fails
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- **Solution**: TechSmith may update their download URL. Visit [techsmith.com/download/snagit](https://www.techsmith.com/download/snagit/) to get the current download link.
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- ---
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- ## Post-Installation Configuration
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- After installing Snagit on supported platforms (macOS and Windows), complete these steps:
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- ### 1. Activate Your License
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- Launch Snagit and either:
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- - Sign in with your TechSmith account (if you have a subscription or registered license)
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- - Enter your license key manually via **Help > Enter Software Key**
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- - Continue with the trial
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- ### 2. Configure Capture Settings
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- Before your first capture session:
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- 1. Open Snagit
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- 2. Configure capture presets (region, window, scrolling, full screen)
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- 3. Set up hotkeys for quick capture
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- 4. Configure output destination (Editor, Clipboard, File, or direct to application)
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- ### 3. Set Default Editor Options
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- Configure default editor settings:
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- 1. Go to **Edit > Editor Preferences** (Windows) or **Snagit > Preferences** (macOS)
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- 2. Set default image format (PNG recommended for quality)
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- 3. Configure auto-save options
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- 4. Set default annotation styles (arrow colors, text fonts, etc.)
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- ### 4. Configure Video Recording (Optional)
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- If using Snagit for video recording:
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- 1. Go to video capture mode
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- 2. Select audio sources (system audio, microphone)
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- 3. Configure webcam settings if needed
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- 4. Set recording quality and frame rate
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- ## Common Issues
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- ### Cross-Platform Issues
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- | Issue | Cause | Solution |
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- |-------|-------|----------|
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- | License activation fails | Network or firewall blocking | Ensure access to `*.techsmith.com` domains |
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- | Trial expired notification | Trial period ended | Enter a valid license key or purchase a license |
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- | Capture hotkey conflicts | Another application using the same hotkey | Change Snagit's hotkey in preferences |
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- | Scrolling capture fails | Complex web page or application | Try manual scrolling capture or full-page screenshot |
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- | Image quality poor | Compression settings too aggressive | Use PNG format for lossless captures |
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- ### macOS-Specific Issues
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- | Issue | Solution |
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- |-------|----------|
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- | Screen recording permission denied | Grant Screen Recording permission in System Settings > Privacy & Security |
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- | Microphone not detected | Grant Microphone permission in System Settings > Privacy & Security |
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- | Accessibility features not working | Enable Snagit and SnagitHelper in Accessibility permissions |
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- | Cask installation fails | Run `brew update && brew cleanup` then retry |
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- | App damaged or cannot be opened | Run `xattr -cr /Applications/Snagit*.app` |
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- | Monthly permission prompt (Sequoia) | Select "Allow For One Month" - this is an Apple platform requirement |
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- ### Windows-Specific Issues
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- | Issue | Solution |
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- |-------|----------|
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- | Capture shows black screen | Disable hardware acceleration in Snagit preferences |
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- | Windows Defender blocks installation | Add exclusion for TechSmith folder or temporarily disable real-time protection |
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- | Silent install shows progress window | This is expected; no user interaction is required |
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- | Snagit Printer not available on ARM | This feature is not supported on Windows on ARM devices |
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- | Crashes on startup | Update graphics drivers and ensure .NET 4.7.2 is installed |
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- ---
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- ## Uninstallation
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- ### macOS
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- ```bash
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- brew uninstall --cask snagit
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- ```
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- To remove user data and preferences:
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- ```bash
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- rm -rf ~/Library/Preferences/com.TechSmith.Snagit*
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- rm -rf ~/Library/Application\ Support/TechSmith/Snagit*
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- rm -rf ~/Library/Caches/com.TechSmith.Snagit*
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- ```
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- ### Windows (Chocolatey)
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- ```powershell
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- choco uninstall snagit -y
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- ```
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- ### Windows (winget)
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- ```powershell
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- winget uninstall --id TechSmith.Snagit --silent
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- ```
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- ### Windows (Silent MSI Uninstall)
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- For direct MSI uninstallation:
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- ```powershell
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- # Find and uninstall Snagit
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- $app = Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_Product | Where-Object { $_.Name -like "*Snagit*" }
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- if ($app) {
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- $app.Uninstall()
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- }
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- ```
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- Or using msiexec with the product GUID:
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- ```powershell
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- msiexec.exe /x {PRODUCT-GUID} /qn /norestart
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- ```
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- ---
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- ## Enterprise Deployment
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- For enterprise environments requiring fully automated, silent deployments:
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- ### TechSmith Deployment Tool
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- TechSmith provides a dedicated deployment tool for enterprise installations:
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- 1. Download from: `https://download.techsmith.com/tscdeploymenttool/TechSmith_Deployment_Tool.exe`
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- 2. Run the tool to create customized MST transform files
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- 3. Deploy via SCCM, Intune, or other enterprise deployment tools
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- ### MSI Silent Installation
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- For MSI-based deployment:
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- ```powershell
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- msiexec.exe /i "snagit.msi" /qn /norestart TSC_SOFTWARE_KEY="XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX" REBOOT=ReallySuppress
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- ```
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- MSI Properties:
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- - `TSC_SOFTWARE_KEY` - License key
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- - `TSC_EVALEMAIL` - Show the Tips and Tricks email signup window (0 to disable)
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- - `TSC_EMAIL_SIGNUP` - Sign up for Snagit Tips and Tricks (0 to disable)
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- - `TSC_START_AUTO` - Run Snagit when Windows starts (0 to disable)
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- - `START_NOW` - Run Snagit when the installation finishes (0 to disable)
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- - `TSC_DESKTOP_LINK` - Create a shortcut to Snagit on the desktop (0 to disable)
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- - `TSC_DATA_STORE` - During uninstall: 1 to remove user library, 0 to keep it
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-
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- Example with multiple properties:
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- ```powershell
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- msiexec.exe /i "\\server\install\snagit.msi" TRANSFORMS="\\server\install\snagit.mst" /qn /norestart TSC_SOFTWARE_KEY="XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX" TSC_START_AUTO=0 START_NOW=0
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- ```
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- ### GPO Deployment
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- For Group Policy deployment, create an MST transform file using the TechSmith Deployment Tool and deploy via Software Installation policy.
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- ### macOS Enterprise Deployment (MDM)
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-
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- For MDM deployments on macOS, create a PPPC (Privacy Preferences Policy Control) profile to pre-approve permissions:
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-
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- 1. Grant Screen Recording permission to Snagit
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- 2. Grant Accessibility permission to Snagit and SnagitHelper (located in `/Applications/Snagit 2026.app/Contents/Library/LoginItems/`)
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- 3. Grant Microphone and Camera permissions as needed
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-
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- Refer to TechSmith's enterprise documentation:
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- - [Snagit MSI Installation Guide (PDF)](https://assets.techsmith.com/Docs/Snagit-2025-MSI-Installation-Guide.pdf)
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- - [Enterprise Install Guidelines for macOS](https://support.techsmith.com/hc/en-us/articles/115007344888-Enterprise-Install-Guidelines-for-Snagit-on-MacOS)
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-
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- ---
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-
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- ## References
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-
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- - [TechSmith Snagit Official Website](https://www.techsmith.com/snagit/)
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- - [Snagit Download Page](https://www.techsmith.com/download/snagit/)
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- - [Snagit System Requirements](https://www.techsmith.com/snagit/system-requirements/)
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- - [Snagit Homebrew Cask](https://formulae.brew.sh/cask/snagit)
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- - [Snagit Chocolatey Package](https://community.chocolatey.org/packages/snagit)
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- - [Snagit winget Package](https://winget.run/pkg/TechSmith/Snagit)
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- - [TechSmith Support - macOS Requirements](https://support.techsmith.com/hc/en-us/articles/219910027-What-Version-of-macOS-Is-Required-for-TechSmith-Products)
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- - [TechSmith Support - Windows Requirements](https://support.techsmith.com/hc/en-us/articles/219908907-What-Version-of-Windows-Is-Required-for-TechSmith-Products)
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- - [TechSmith Support - macOS Permissions](https://support.techsmith.com/hc/en-us/articles/360046984312-Mac-OS-Permissions)
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- - [TechSmith Support - MSI Installation](https://support.techsmith.com/hc/en-us/articles/203731128-Installing-Snagit-with-MSI-Installer)
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- - [TechSmith Enterprise Resources](https://www.techsmith.com/resources/enterprise-resources/)
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- - [Snagit MSI Installation Guide (PDF)](https://assets.techsmith.com/Docs/Snagit-2025-MSI-Installation-Guide.pdf)
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- - [Flameshot - Linux Alternative](https://flameshot.org/)