How to Take Screenshots at a Specified Time Interval using Windows

Taking screenshots on your Windows computer is a straightforward process that can be accomplished using various methods and software applications. One of the most convenient ways to take screenshots is by using Irfanview, a free image viewer and editor that offers advanced screenshot-taking features.

To take screenshots at a specified time interval using Irfanview, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step # 1: Open Irfanview and navigate to the 'Options' menu. From there, select 'Capture / Screenshot.'

Step # 2: In the Capture/Screenshot dialog box, choose the option that says 'Take screenshot at regular interval.' You can then specify the time interval in seconds, minutes, or hours.

Step # 3: Next, right-click on an empty space on your desktop and select 'Irfanview' from the context menu. This will open the Irfanview window.

Step # 4: Select the screensaver whose screenshot you want to take and click 'Preview.' Then, choose the 'Properties' option and select the 'Screensaver' tab.

Step # 5: Now, come back to the Irfanview window and click 'Start.' The software will start taking screenshots at the specified time interval until you exit it manually.

Using Irfanview's screenshot feature allows you to take screenshots even when your computer is in screensaver mode. This can be particularly useful if you want to capture a screen saver that doesn't allow keyboard input.

In addition to using Irfanview, you can also use the 'Print Screen' key on your keyboard to take a screenshot and save it to the Windows clipboard. You'll need to press the 'Ctrl + V' keys to paste the screenshot into an image editing software like Microsoft Paint or Adobe Photoshop.

Overall, taking screenshots at a specified time interval using Irfanview is a convenient and flexible way to capture screensavers and other graphical content on your Windows computer.

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