Windows 10: New Paint Features Not Showing

Paint Version: 11.2306.30.0Windows Version: Windows 11 Build 22631.2361 23H2 Release PreviewTroubleshooting: Tried reinstalling and using sfc and dism scan, dism scan failed and sfc scan did not fix the issueProblem: No new features such as layers or background removal in Microsoft Paint

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menu items on paint brush not showing

Hi mjlloiu75re,

Good day! I am Independent Advisor Louie S.. and a Microsoft/Windows user just like you. I am glad to be able to provide assistance for you today.

Try uninstalling paint and reinstall it again.

Uninstall Microsoft Paint from Windows 10

Step 1: Open Settings. Navigate to Apps > Apps & features page.

Step 2: Click on the Optional features link.

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Step 3: On the optional features page, look for Microsoft Paint entry. Click on the Microsoft Paint entry to reveal the hidden Uninstall button.

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Step 4: Click on the Uninstall button to uninstall the Microsoft Paint program from your Windows 10 computer.

And then, reinstall Paint again:

Install Microsoft Paint in Windows 10

Step 1: Navigate to Settings > Apps > Apps & features page. Alternatively, you can type Manage optional features in the Start/taskbar search field and then hit the Enter key to open the same quickly.

Step 2: Click on the Optional features link to open its page.

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Step 3: Here, click Add a feature option.

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Step 4: In the available features list, look for Microsoft Paint entry. Click on it to see the Install button. Click on the Install button to install the Paint program.

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Hope it helps. Let me know if you need anything else!

Sincerely,

Louie S.

 

MS Paint not working

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We understand the concern as you are unable to use Microsoft Paint on your PC. In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below:

• What is the Version and Build of Windows 10 installed on the PC? (Type
  winver in Windows search/Run command)
  
• Are you aware of any changes on the PC prior to this issue?

In this scenario, we would suggest you to check if you are able to launch Microsoft Paint from System32 folder.

1. Press Windows + E key to open
   File/Windows Explorer
   
2. Navigate to C:\Windows\System32
   
3. Double click on mspaint.exe
   
4. If you are able to launch then Pin to Taskbar and
   create a shortcut.

If the issue persists then try these steps.



Step 1: Run DISM & SFC scan

We would also suggest you to run the DISM & SFC Scan tool to check if you are able to launch MS Paint, refer this article:
System File Checker.



Step 2: Reinstall Microsoft Paint app.

1. Press Windows + I key to open
   Settings.
   
2. Click on Apps and select
   Apps & features from left pane.
   
3. Click on Optional features and select
   Microsoft Paint from the list.
   
4. Click on Uninstall. Close
   Settings and restart the PC.
   
5. Now perform step 1 and 2.
   
6. Click on Optional features and click
   Add a feature.
   
7. Check the box beside Microsoft Paint and click on
   Install.

Let us know the results. If the issue persists, we will certainly assist you further.



Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

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Microsoft has confirmed that it will continue to offer its graphics program Paint.

In a recent update, it had listed Paint as a feature that would be either removed or no longer developed.

Paint, renowned for its simplicity, has been part of the Windows operating system since its launch in 1985.

Microsoft suggested it would not remain on Windows 10 by default but did say it would be available for free on the Windows Store.

BBC news Report here
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