Windows 10: How to view latest version of Sony ARW files? Suggested techniques not working.

Hi. I'm running a Windows 10 desktop & I just purchased a Sony A7R4 and cannot view the thumbnails in Windows photos viewer. They will open in Lightroom, but only individually and that is super inefficient for basic culling. PC stats:16gb RAMIntel i7-8700 @ 3.2ghz64 bit/ x64 processorWindows 10 HomeVersion 21H2OS build 19044.1620Windows Feature Exp Pack 120.2212.4170.0I've downloaded the Sony RAW Driver and restarted, to no effect.I have downloaded and attempted installation of Microsoft's RAW Image Extension, but receive this error:"App installation failed with error message: Windows cann

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Can not view arw file on Windows 10

Hi Marktrivett,

Welcome to Microsoft Community and we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

Let me help you to fix the issue.

To understand the issue better, please provide us more information.

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  What is the make and model of the computer?
  
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  What exactly happen when you to try to view the ARW file?
  
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  Which application are you using to view the ARW file?
  

The ARW file extension stands for "Sony Alpha Raw", and is therefore a Sony RAW Image file. To open an ARW file double-click on the file and let your PC decide which default application should open the file. The photos program that comes pre-installed
with Microsoft Windows is able to open ARW files. If no program opens the ARW file then you probably don't have an application installed that can view ARW files. You can also try installing third party software to view the ARW file.

Disclaimer: Using Third Party Software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from booting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of Third
Party Software can be solved. Using Third Party Software is at your own risk.

Hope it helps. If you need further assistance with Windows, let us know and will be glad to help.

 

Can not view arw file on Windows 10

So....back to the original poster's question...what software do I use to open these Sony ARW files? I have Windows 10 on an HP Pavilion laptop. I have not downloaded any extra software to this laptop. Microsoft cannot open this file with 1) "Photos", 2)
"Windows Media Player", and 3) "Windows Photo Viewer." Does anyone have any suggestions as to what Microsoft app I can use to open the ARW files? I can open them with my iPhone.

 

Can not view arw file on Windows 10

I can't view my arw files on windows 10, my Camera a Sony a5000.

I can't find any windows 10 driver / codec for this camera.

Can anyone help?