Windows 10: How to stop photos app from importing same pictures windows 11

photos app thinks EVERY single picture is "new" and wants to import it every time. I confirmed by importing the same picture 3 times; it just renames the new iteration of the picture with _1, _2, etcwindows 11 Home Version 10.0.22631 Build 22631android phoneUSB C connectionPhotos app used to work just fine.. now it is awful.Do not tell me to:restart computersign inuse feedback/trouble shooterupdate windows 11 already updatedupdate phone phone is updatedrestart phoneI have done all of those and more and IT DOES NOT FIX ITI have read the following articles; none of the "fixes" given in those

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importing photos

Thank you for clearing that out. It looks like you are importing the files using the Photos app. When you import photos using this app, the files get imported into your Pictures library. To view these files, refer to these steps:

• Open File Explorer.
• On the list of folders on the left side of the window, click on Pictures. You shall see the photos imported from the SD card using the Photos app.

Another option you have is to import the files solely using File Explorer. Here's how you can do it:

• Connect the SD card into the computer.
• Launch File Explorer.
• Click on This PC.
• Locate your SD card under Devices and drives.
• Double-click on the SD card.
• Manually choose which photos to move into your local folders. Right-click on each photo and choose
  Copy (Ctrl + C) then go to the destination folder then right-click on an empty space in the window and select
  Paste (Ctrl + V).
• If you are importing all the photos, you can press Ctrl + A on the keyboard to select all of the files. Copy then Paste them into the destination folder.
• If you are importing selective photos, hold the Ctrl key while clicking on the photos you want to copy. This will let you choose a number of photos instead of selecting all of them like what Step 7 suggests.

Once you're able to get the hang of the tricks, importing photos will not be a challenge anymore.

Tell us which method works best for you.

We're here if you need more help.

 

importing photos

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We understand the difficulties as you are unable to import pictures from your iPhone to the PC using Photos app.
In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below:

• What is the Windows 10 Version and Build installed? (Type
  winver in Windows search/Run command)?
  
• Which app/program are you using to import the photos?
  
• Did you try different USB cable to connect the iPhone?
  
• Does it happens on all the USB port on the PC?
  
• Were you able to import photos before using Photos app on the PC?

Meanwhile, we would suggest you to perform these steps if you are using
Photos app to import the pictures and check.



Step 1: Reset Photos App

1. Press Windows + I key to open Windows
   Settings.
   
2. Click on Apps and select
   Apps & feature from the left pane.
   
3. Scroll and look for the Photos app.
   
4. Select the app and click on Advanced
   option.
   
5. Click on Reset and once you see a
   tick mark, then relaunch and check.
   

Step 2:
Uninstall app using Power shell command

1. Press Windows + X key and select Windows PowerShell (Admin).
   
2. Copy and paste this command, then press enter:
   Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.Windows.Photos* | Remove-AppxPackage
   
3. Close the PowerShell command and restart the PC.
   
4. Reinstall the Photos app from Microsoft Store and check.
   

Regards,

Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

How to change photos import location in Windows 11

Hello ! I'm Aymeric, and I'm here to help !

Which app are you using to import Photos on your computer ? The steps differ depending on the app you're using.

If you're using the new Photos app present on Windows 11, the app will choose OneDrive as the default location.

On the left, you have a list of the folders that are being used by Microsoft Photos. Just add your own one (ideally the one where you are importing your photos in) and it will be available when you want to import your photos : Photos will ask you where you want to import the pictures.

Feel free to ask if you have any other questions !