Windows 10: Issue with copy/pasting images from Microsoft Photos app after 9/25/23 update

The update on 9/25 has stopped me from being able to use the copy/paste function while looking at the photos. I used to be able to copy and paste the picture while I have it open, but now I have to copy and paste multiple pictures at once or go back and copy/paste from Windows Explorer. It takes way longer to do anything with my pictures now. It is so cumbersome.

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How to copy and paste photos from one folder to another.

Hi Randy,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern. I will do my best to fix the issue.



Let’s try simple steps and check if this helps. Follow the below steps:

• 
  Open the photo folder location, right click on the photo and select Copy from the drop down.
  
• Now go to the folder location where you wanted to paste the photo, right click on the on the blank space and Select paste from the drop down.
  

Hop this helps let us know the result.

 

Slide Show issues while accessing Photos

Hello,

Thank you for your continued patience on this issue.

At this point, I suggest you to reinstall the Photo App in Windows and check if it helps to resolve the issue.

Step 1: Uninstall the Photo App

• 
  Press Windows key and type Powershell
  in search, right click on it and Open as administrator .
  
• 
  Copy and paste the following command in Powershell and press enter:
  
  get-appxpackage *Microsoft.Windows.Photos* | remove-appxpackage
  
  

Step 2: Re-install the Photo App from the below link:

Microsoft Photos


Write to us with the updated information. If you need further assistance, we would be happy to help you.

Thank you.

 

Why do my photos show up in the microsoft app but not in my pictures folder?

Hi Cindy,



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



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



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

• When you say that "microsoft app", are you referring to photos app?
• Have you made any changes to the computer prior to the issue?

I suggest you to follow the steps below to check the source file for photos app and also copy the picture from external device.



Step 1: I recommend you check the source file settings in the photos app settings and check if it helps.

1. Click on Search bar.

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

3. Click on Settings on the bottom left corner of the Photos app.

4. Then check if under Sources, pictures directory is present or not.



Step 2: I suggest you to directly copy and paste the picture from the external device into the computer.

Please get back to us with an update on issue displaying pictures imported in the photos app into picture folder, we will be happy to help.



Thank you.