Windows 10: Photos keep opening in "print pictures" app instead of the photos app even though it's set...

As the title says, every time I search up a photo on my computer, instead of opening in the Photos App, it opens in "Print Pictures." Photos is set as the default app for opening image files too. I have no idea why this is happening, as it opens in photos if I actually go find it in File Explorer and double click on it, but that is kind of inconvenient. I think there is something wrong with the search bar? This was also never a problem in Windows 10, so I'm thinking that maybe the new update might have changed something.I have restarted my computer but the issue is still the same so I'm no

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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.

 

Photos app not reading photos

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Windows 10: Photos App is not working while opening pictures.

Hi Lowana,



I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.



This issue might occur if photo app is corrupt or there is change in photo app settings.

To assist you better, please provided us the information below:

• Have you tried to checked the issue by opening pictures present in the external USB drive?
• Have you made any changes in the photo app prior to the issue?

I recommend you to follow the steps below to run Windows Store apps troubleshooter and also check if you are able to access photos app through search bar.



Step 1: I suggest you to run Windows Store apps troubleshooter from the below Microsoft Help Article and check if it helps.

Fix problems with apps from Microsoft Store

Step 2: I recommend you to check if you are able to access Photos app through search bar.

1. Click on Search bar.

2. Type "Photos" without the quotes in the search bar and click on it.

3. Then check if you are able to open the app.

Please get back to us with an update on issue with opening pictures through photos app, we will be happy to help.



Thank you.