Windows 10: How can I access photos stored on OneDrive with Microsoft Photos PC app, without...

How can I access / view photos stored on OneDrive with Microsoft Photos PC app, without downloading from cloud storage?Has this feature been removed? It was in Photo Legacy wasn't it?

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WINDOWS 10 MICROSOFT PHOTO APP

Hello,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

The Photos app brings together pictures from all your devices using OneDrive, so that you can browse them by date, album or folder. It also automatically enhances photos, and creates albums for you, to showcase your best shots.

I suggest you to follow the methods below and check if it helps:

Method 1:

I suggest you to change the Default apps in the setting app and verify the result. You may follow the steps in the below:

• Go to settings and system.
  
• Click on Default Apps and select the appropriately.
  

Method 2:

I suggest you to reinstall Photo app using the PowerShell command
and reinstall using the Windows store. Follow the below steps.

• Open the　Start　menu, type　Windows PowerShell　in the search bar.
  
• Right click on the　Windows　PowerShell　and select　Run as　administrator.
  
• Enter the below command to uninstall the Photo app.
  

• 　　get-appxpackage　　*Microsoft.Windows.Photos* | remove-appxpackage
  

More reference:

Get help with Windows Photos app - Microsoft Support

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.

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How to import photos onto PC and not onto OneDrive

Hi, Alexandra Welch

Welcome to the MicroSoft Community.



Here are the steps to import photos from your phone directly to your local PC without using OneDrive:

Option 1: Using File Explorer

1. Connect your phone to your PC via USB cable.
   
2. On your phone, you might need to authorize the PC to access your device. Tap on ‘Allow’ or ‘Authorize’ when prompted.
   
3. On your PC, open ‘File Explorer’ (you can do this by pressing Windows Key + E).
   
4. In the File Explorer window, under ‘This PC’ or ‘My Computer’, you should see your phone listed as a connected device.
   
5. Click on your phone’s name, then navigate to the folder where your photos are stored (usually ‘DCIM’ or ‘Pictures’).
   
6. Select the photos you want to import, then copy them (Ctrl + C).
   
7. Navigate to the location on your PC where you want to store the photos, then paste them (Ctrl + V).
   

Option 2: Using Windows Photos App

If you still want to use the Photos app but don’t want to use OneDrive, follow these steps:

1. Plug in your phone to your PC.
   
2. Open the Photos app. You can do this by clicking the Start button, then typing ‘Photos’ and hitting Enter.
   
3. In the Photos app, click ‘Import’ at the top right corner, then select ‘From a USB device’.
   
4. The Photos app will detect your phone. Select it from the list.
   
5. You’ll be prompted to choose where to save your photos. Select ‘More options'.
   
6. Here you can select a new local folder on your PC where to save the photos. After selecting the folder, click ‘Done’.
   
7. Click ‘Next’ to proceed with the import.
   

Please note the exact steps might vary a bit depending on the specific models of your phone and PC. If you encounter any issues, please provide the additional details.

Best Regards

Martin | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

Xbox One X Microsoft Photos app not populating

Hi Kem,

There are several reasons why you are unable to sync the photos from the Photos app to the OneDrive app on Xbox One X. It is possible that the settings on the Photos App to share is disabled. To properly isolate your concern, please provide us the following
information:

• Are you trying to sync photos from the Photos app on a Windows 10 PC to your Xbox One X?
• Are you able to see the images from the Photos app on OneDrive.com or the OneDrive app on your PC?
• Have you checked if sharing is enabled on the Photos app?

If you are trying to sync the images from the Photos app on your PC, make sure that the app is updated by updating it on Windows Store. You may visit this

link for the steps.