Windows 10: Photos app won't start

Discus and support Photos app won't start in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; As previously noted, suddenly out of the blue about 2 days ago, I can't open any of my .jpg files. I get an error message that the app can't start.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by AllynVan Vechten, May 6, 2019.

  1. Photos app won't start


    As previously noted, suddenly out of the blue about 2 days ago, I can't open any of my .jpg files. I get an error message that the app can't start. The multitude of instructions I've found do nothing to help. I've restarted/repaired the app repeatedly. I've downloaded updates for Windows 10. I've updated Microsoft Store apps. The one thing I can't do is Uninstall and re-install the Photos app. The Uninstall button is greyed out and won't work. If I try to install the app without Uninstalling, it tells me the app is already installed.


    Any current information or fixes on this?

    :)
     
    AllynVan Vechten, May 6, 2019
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    CahangirTahirov, May 6, 2019
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    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, May 6, 2019
    #3
  4. Photos app won't start

    windows 10 apps won,t open

    Hi Robert,

    Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    We appreciate you for trying the troubleshooting steps.



    I suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.

    Step 1: Run Windows app troubleshooter.

    Refer to the below link:

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/run-the-troubleshooter-for-windows-apps

    Step 2: Run shell commands for Windows store and check if it helps.

    Follow the below steps:


    • Press Windows key + X and select
      Command prompt(Admin)
      to open elevated Command prompt.

    • Type the following commands.



      powershell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $Env:SystemRoot\WinStore\AppxManifest.xml

    • Hit enter, the blackscreen will appear still for a couple of seconds. After a couple of second a new line saying C:\.... will appear.

    • Close Command Prompt.

    • Try to start the Windows Store again.


    Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.
     
    Santosh_Rai, May 6, 2019
    #4
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