Windows 10: Photos with Grey X

Most photos in the windows file "Photos" have a large grey X and it says it can't open. It was working before I did the last update 4 days ago. I didn't download a photo app, I am using the default that came with Windows 10. I transfer the photos from my phone. Now I have only 7 photos out of approximately 850. What do I need to do to get them back?

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Lost default photo viewer after profile rebuild

Thanks Brink. I've tried those steps before i started searching Google. After the profile rebuild i don't have the Photo app listed to choose to make it default in either the system settings for default apps or the Open With option.

I can't even find it doing a search. Seems to have been removed somehow with the profile rebuild, which doesn't make sense.

Might be helpful to list what i've done I've done the open with check, the choose default program in the system menu, tried that in device manager default programs also. I've checked the programs and features Turn windows features on/off and it's not listed there (never thought it was but that was a suggestion), searched the MS Store, it's not listed there either.

I don't like playing in the registry unless i have defined steps and haven't found anything for this yet, just the Win7 version like in my OP.

 

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SlideShow in Photos app does not display more that 30 photos

Hi,

Thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

I suggest you to remove and re-add the photos folder from Photo app. Follow the steps below:

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  Open Photos App.
  
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  Click on Settings.
  
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  Under Sources click on the X mark next to the folder location listed to delete the location from Photos App.
  
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  Once done try to re-add the folder by clicking on Add a Folder.
  
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  Restart the computer and check if issue persists.
  

Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.