I'm working on a project that requires me to take screenshots of UWP protected applications. Unfortunately, I've run into issues where trying to capture screenshots just results in a black image or a transparent window. I've experimented with various methods and libraries but haven't found a successful solution yet. If anyone has any tips or tricks on how to take screenshots in UWP protected apps, I would greatly appreciate your help!
3 Answers
It's pretty much impossible to screenshot UWP apps because of Windows DRM. They set a flag that prevents other applications from capturing their content. If there is a way around it, it's likely just a bug with Windows rather than a legitimate method. But you might find some regular screen capture tools that could still work, although I wouldn't advise trying to do it programmatically unless you have permission.
You could always just use an old-school method – pull out your phone and take a picture of the screen. It's annoying, but sometimes the simplest solutions work best!
One workaround is to open the app inside a virtual machine and then take a screenshot from your actual desktop. It's a bit sneaky, but it might just do the trick!
Haha, I love it! That's a clever solution.
Thanks for the insight! I'll look into those tools, but I get what you're saying about the risks.