It seems that Microsoft’s DEP (Data Execution Prevention) thinks Jing is bad for me and my computer.

However, both times I tried it, the program closed (regretfully, according to Microsoft). I then clicked stop and waited to review my small video. It would capture the screen as I did a short talk (about 30 seconds). I was disappointed to see my ‘masterpiece’ crash and burn. This time around, I especially wanted to try out the screencasting feature of Jing. Jing is a free product by TechSmith (who also brings you SnagIt (like Jing, only not free), and Camtasia Studio (a high-end video producing software, also paid). A Pro version is available that will allow direct import to YouTube and the ability to save your videos as MPEG4s instead of the default SWF Flash Video.Output your jpgs (videos not allowed), to your Flickr account.Nice feature and really allows for personalization. If you have a microphone, you can record your comments or instructions while capturing what you want to share.Videos can then be instantly shared via IM, web or email. Ability to make your own video – be it instructional or just fun in nature.Ability to capture a video running on your computer to share with someone.Option to save your output (.jpg) to either a free screencast account, your computer, or if you’re really geeky, you can save output at your FTP site or YouTube (Pro Version).Takes a snapshot of your whole screen or a small portion of your screen.Memory consumption decreased greatly, so I tho ught I would give it another go.

I had tried out Jing last year, but took it off my computer as it was a resource hog.

Jing and snagit