How to Restore Missing Windows Photo Viewer in Windows 10

How to Restore Windows Photo Viewer in Windows 10

1. Download restore_windows_photo_viewer_w10. zip, unzip and double-click the enclosed . reg file. ...
2. Click Start → Settings → Apps → Default apps.
3. Under “Photo viewer”, select Windows Photo Viewer from the list.

1. How do I get Windows Photo Viewer back?
2. What happened to Windows Photo Viewer in Windows 10?
3. How do I fix Windows Photo Viewer?
4. How do I uninstall and reinstall Windows Photo Viewer in Windows 10?
5. Why is Photos not working on Windows 10?
6. Is Windows Photo Viewer gone?
7. Does Windows 10 have Windows Photo Viewer?
8. How do I view photos in Windows 10 without opening?
9. What program opens JPG files Windows 10?
10. How do I reset the photo app in Windows 10?
11. Why can't I open my JPEG files?
12. How do I reinstall the Windows 10 photo app?

How do I get Windows Photo Viewer back?

Restoring Windows Photo Viewer

1. Right-click on any image on the Windows 10 machine and select Open With > Choose another app.
2. Select "More apps" if Windows Photo Viewer is not listed.
3. Scroll down to see if the program is listed. If you see it there, Windows Photo Viewer is installed and ready for use.

What happened to Windows Photo Viewer in Windows 10?

Windows 10 uses the new Photos app as your default image viewer, but many people still prefer the old Windows Photo Viewer. You can get Photo Viewer back in Windows 10, though. It's just hidden.

How do I fix Windows Photo Viewer?

6 Ways to fix Windows Photo Viewer can't open this picture' problem

1. Update Photo Viewer.
2. Open photo in different application.
3. Convert image to different format.
4. Repair image with a photo repair software.
5. Uninstall mobile phone backup suite.
6. Turn off Encryption in image file.

How do I uninstall and reinstall Windows Photo Viewer in Windows 10?

Reinstall Photos app in Windows 10 using PowerShell

1. Step 1: Open PowerShell as an administrator. ...
2. Step 2: In the elevated PowerShell, type the following command and press the Enter key to uninstall the Photos app.
3. get-appxpackage *Microsoft.Windows.Photos* | remove-appxpackage.

Why is Photos not working on Windows 10?

It's possible that the Photos App on your PC is corrupted, which lead to the Windows 10 Photos App not working issue. If that's the case, you just need to reinstall Photos App on your PC: first completely remove Photos App from your computer, and then go to Microsoft Store to reinstall it.

Is Windows Photo Viewer gone?

The good news is Windows Photo Viewer application still exists in the same location in Windows 10, but what is removed is only its registration. Windows Photo Viewer is a lightweight app similar to the Office Picture Manager and Windows Live Photo Gallery, both of which are discontinued by Microsoft.

Does Windows 10 have Windows Photo Viewer?

Windows Photo Viewer isn't included in Windows 10, but if you upgraded from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, your PC might still have it.

How do I view photos in Windows 10 without opening?

Open your my pictures location, click on organize on the top left side, click on the folder and search options, click the view tab and uncheck the top option, always show icons and never thumbnails, select apply and save.

What program opens JPG files Windows 10?

Windows 10 uses the Photos App as the default image viewer, recommended by Microsoft. Sometimes users may also install third-party apps to open or edit JPEG files on their computer.

How do I reset the photo app in Windows 10?

To reset the Photos app, follow these steps:

1. Click Start menu > Type Apps & features.
2. Select the app that you want to reset in the list of all the installed apps.
3. Click the Advanced Options link under the application's name.
4. Tap the Reset button to reset an app's settings.
5. A confirmation message will pop up.

Why can't I open my JPEG files?

If you are unable to open JPEG photos in Windows, update your Photo Viewer or Photos App. Updating the app usually fixes the bugs that prevent your JPEG files to open. You can update Windows Photo Viewer or Photos app automatically by updating your Windows.

How do I reinstall the Windows 10 photo app?

Remove and Reinstall the Photos App

After you've hit Enter, the Photos app should be gone from your computer. To reinstall it, go to the Microsoft Store app, search for “Photos,” then select and install the Photos app (with “Microsoft Corporation” listed as its developer).