Windows 10: Is there a way to get the windows photo viewer to open images full screen size by default...

It used to do this and the other day it started opening them actual size instead. If there's no fix for this then I'm going to stop using the program. Its been buggy lately anyway.

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Windows 10 default image viewer

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I suggest you to follow the below steps in order to change the default image viewer to Paint.

• In search,
• Type Default Programs.
• Check whether Windows Photo Viewer is listed in the list.
• Left click on the photo viewer and select the option paint.

Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

 

Windows Photo Viewer default opening size

Hi!

I've had some minor trouble lately with my Windows Photo Viewer on Windows 10, specifically its default position and size whenever I open it. I personally prefer to have the window positioned at the very right of the screen with minimal width and snapped vertically.
However, recently, I find I'm unable to keep that as a default open position, and it goes back to being full screen next time. It doesn't happen with other sizes (center and not full screen, not at the edge of screen nor snapped, etc.) Can anyone tell me why
it doesn't wanna stay locked to that side of the screen and snapped?

 

the default app for opening images is not photo viewer

Hi Navya_7,

Windows 10/11 comes with the built-in "Photos" app with which you can view or edit images. To associate your image files with the Photos app, right-click on an image file and click Properties. Click on the Change button. In the Open with dialog that appears, select "Photos" from the list.





Whereas, if you want the classic "Windows Photo Viewer" as the default, you need to apply this registry fix to enable the hidden Windows Photo Viewer in Windows 11.