Windows 10: Photo App says it cannot open.

Discus and support Photo App says it cannot open. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Photo App states it cannot open. Ways to reinstall the App. If I remove the existing app and reinstall the app will I loose all the currently saved... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by MontgomeryBentz, Mar 22, 2021.

  1. MONTGOMERYBENTZ
    MontgomeryBentz Win User

    Photo App says it cannot open.


    Photo App states it cannot open. Ways to reinstall the App. If I remove the existing app and reinstall the app will I loose all the currently saved pictures?

    :)
     
    MontgomeryBentz, Mar 22, 2021
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  2. ANGELA PUN
    Angela Pun Win User

    Photos are opening with Paint instead of Photos app

    Hello,

    It's likely that your default application for opening photos is Paint. To change your default program in Windows 10 from
    Paint to the Photo app, we suggest that you perform the following steps:

    • On the Start menu, select Settings.
    • Go to System, then go to Default apps.
    • Select Photos or any app that you like to be the default under
      Photo viewer.

    Update us if the steps above helped you in resolving your concern.
     
    Angela Pun, Mar 22, 2021
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  3. THOFIKHAHAMAD
    ThofikhAhamad Win User
    Microsoft photos app will not open in windows 10 - photo error saying invalid value for registry

    Hi Lisa,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I can imagine the inconvenience you have experienced. I will definitely help you with this.

    We are really appreciate your efforts across troubleshooting the issue.

    • How did you tried to uninstall the Photo app?
    I would suggest you to uninstall the Photo app using Windows PowerShell and reinstall using Windows store and check if it helps.

    • Open the Start menu, type Windows PowerShell in the search bar.

    • Right click on the Windows PowerShell and select
      Run as administrator.

    • Enter the below command to reinstall the Photos app.

      get-appxpackage *Microsoft.Windows.Photos* | remove-appxpackage
    • Note: After performing the above steps, install the Photos app form the Windows store.

    You may try to open the photos app and check if the issue persist.

    I hope the above information helps. Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    ThofikhAhamad, Mar 22, 2021
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  4. SACHIN VENKATESH
    Sachin Venkatesh Win User

    Photo App says it cannot open.

    Unable to open the photos in Photos App

    Hello David,

    I realize the inconvenience you are facing in opening the Photos in Windows. We will help you.

    To assist you better, I suggest you to answer the below questions.

    • Are you trying to open the photos in Photo App?
    • Are you getting any error messages when you try to open the photos?
    • Do you have the copy of those photos and are you able to open those photos?
    Please post to us with the information above to help you better.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, Mar 22, 2021
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