Windows 10: Can't open photos/pictures stored on my PC

Having Trouble opening my photos stored on my PC. I have Win10 and when i click on a photo to open I get the following


"Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. you may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item".


I am the administrator and have no issues opening anything else. Have reset, repaired and uninstalled and reinstalled PHOTOS app from microsoft store but still do not work. I've had WIN10 from the beginning and have never had a problem opening opening photos.



Thanks

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Can't open pictures

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that you are getting error when trying to open Pictures on your computer. I'll certainly assist you with the issue.



However, please let us know:

• May I know the default application that is set to open pictures?
• Which build version of Windows 10 is installed on the computer?

It could be possible that the application set to open pictures is not working properly. If Photos app is set as the default application to open pictures, I would suggest you to refer the troubleshooting steps mentioned in the article

Fix problems with apps from Microsoft Store.



Let us know how it goes.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

Windows 10: Photos App is not working while opening pictures.

Hi Lowana,



I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.



This issue might occur if photo app is corrupt or there is change in photo app settings.

To assist you better, please provided us the information below:

• Have you tried to checked the issue by opening pictures present in the external USB drive?
• Have you made any changes in the photo app prior to the issue?

I recommend you to follow the steps below to run Windows Store apps troubleshooter and also check if you are able to access photos app through search bar.



Step 1: I suggest you to run Windows Store apps troubleshooter from the below Microsoft Help Article and check if it helps.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/run-the-troubleshooter-for-windows-apps

Step 2: I recommend you to check if you are able to access Photos app through search bar.

1. Click on Search bar.

2. Type "Photos" without the quotes in the search bar and click on it.

3. Then check if you are able to open the app.

Please get back to us with an update on issue with opening pictures through photos app, we will be happy to help.



Thank you.

 

Cheap Photo box that will get the job done

WEll i took on this project for PP hes a hardware reviewer and wants to get the professional looking pics for the Pc parts

Materials:

• Big cardboard box

• a razor

• white material 3 yards

• cone lights

• stapler

• medical tape

• pvc pipe about 6 inches longer than your box

• white paint any cheap finger paint would work

the project I'm guessing will cost me $30 if it works out properly
I will post pictures and step by step as i do it