Windows 10: "Open In Paint 3D" not launching

This is a shortcut I use a lot but it doesn't work anymore. When I right-click on an item there is an option that says "Open With Paint 3D," that - until recently - did just that and opened the image in Paint 3D. Now, however, clicking the button simply says I can't open it with that program and asks me to select an alternative.I can open the image in Paint 3D *through* Paint 3D just fine, it just doesn't open from the right-click menu. Could anyone explain why? All I've heard is something to do with Windows 11, which my current laptop is incapable of upgrading to.

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Can't launch Paint 3D Error (-2147219196)

Hello,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

1. Which version of Windows are you currently using?
   
2. Since when are you facing this issue?
   
3. Are you aware of any changes made on your PC prior to this issue?
   

I understand that you are unable to launch paint 3D on your PC, let us try few troubleshooting steps to fix this issue.

I suggest you follow the methods mentioned below and check if that helps:

Method 1: Fix problems with apps from Microsoft store. Refer the follow article for troubleshooting steps to fix issues with

paint 3D.

Method 2: Uninstall and reinstall paint 3D using Windows PowerShell (Admin).

1. Right click on start and click on Windows PowerShell (Admin).
   
2. Type Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.MSPaint | Remove-AppxPackage and then hit
   Enter.
   
3. Reinstall Paint 3D from Microsoft store.
   

Hope it helps.

Sandeep Kumar M

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

How do I fix Open With Paint 3D to open in Paint 3D instead of Paint?

How do I fix Open With Paint 3D to open in Paint 3D instead of Paint?

• When I Right click on a file, and choose Open with, and select Paint 3D - My file opens in Paint instead of Paint 3D.
  
• How do I fix this?
  
• I am running Windows 10 Pro on a Surface Pro laptop.
  

 

Paint 3D: Can't open project

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We understand your concern as you are having difficulties with Paint 3D app 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? (Type
  winver in Windows search/Run command)
  
• What is the Version of Paint 3D installed on the PC?
  
• Did you try opening any other project or did you try to open the same project on a different device?
  
• Are you aware of any recent changes on the PC prior to this issue?

However, we would suggest you to perform step 1, 3 & 7 from this article:
Fix problems with apps from Microsoft Store



If the issue persists, then we would suggest you uninstall and reinstall Paint 3D app.

1. Close Paint 3D app. Press
   Windows + X key.
   
2. Select Windows PowerShell (Admin)
   from the list.
   
3. Copy and paste this command:
   Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.MSPaint* | Remove-AppxPackage
   
4. Press Enter key and once the process completes, restart the PC.
   
5. After restart go to Microsoft Store and install
   Paint 3D.

If the issue persists, then we would suggest you to create a new administrator user account and check, refer this article to
create a local user or administrator account in Windows 10.



Let us know the results. We will certainly assist you further.



Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator