Windows 10: Photos app updated to a version I neither asked for nor care for. QUIT! (PS I'm even...

Photos app updated to a verion I neither asked for nor care for. QUIT! The on-going fight to get MS to recognize that users -- me -- don't like having apps FORCED on us.

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Photo App quit working in Windows 10

Original Title: Photo App Windows 10

For no reason my Windows/Microsoft Photo App quit working in Windows 10.

I have tried all of the suggestions listed here so far

with no success.

Has anyone had better luck resolving this issue?

Thank you!

 

Insider Preview App Update - Photos App version 16.1128.10010.0

Source: Microsoft Photos app - Windows Store




Tip How to Check for App Updates in the Store in Windows 10

 

Photo App quit working in Windows 10

Hi,



Thank you for bringing up your query on Microsoft Community.

Apologize for the difficulties that you're experiencing in Windows 10.

Not to worry, we’re here to help you out.

• 
  What happens when you try to launch Photo app?
  
• 
  What all steps have you tried to resolve the issue?
  

Let us try the following steps, and check if it helps.

Step 1: I suggest you to run the troubleshooter
for Windows apps and check if it helps.

App Troubleshooter is an automated tool which we have developed to address a number of known issues that can prevent the Apps from running properly. This troubleshooter automatically fixes some issues, including suboptimal
screen resolution, incorrect security or account settings etc. You can click on this link to download and run the Apps troubleshooter.

Step 2:

You may try to uninstall the apps using Windows PowerShell and reinstall using Windows store.

Follow the below steps.

• 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.

get-appxpackage *Microsoft.Windows.Photos* | remove-appxpackage



Note: After performing the above steps, install the app form Windows store.



https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/microsoft-photos/9wzdncrfjbh4



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