Windows 10: Syncing with large photo files,

I don't want to sync my desktop and laptop all the time. I just want to sync certain files, especially between "my pictures" which automatically goes to photos.There are duplicates with back up and I'm getting really confused . I've tried saying " keep on this computer" but extra photos keep showing up in the cloud and the laptop. I think some of this has to do with the back up setting on the laptop. Has anyone else experienced this? While the syncing is helpful for a workplace environment, it is really confusing for personal computing. What settings would you suggest for my desktop with t

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Syncing photos

My computer will no longer sync photos. I followed the steps supplied in the suggested fixes - no luck. The last suggestion was to uninstall and reinstall but my computer doesn't find my phone... instead, it finds a scanning device that I don't have. Any
suggestions?

 

Files & Folders View as medium or large Icons

To assist you better, we would suggest that you try to follow the steps below:

• Open File Explorer.
• Once you are viewing a folder, right click an empty space within the File Explorer window and select View from the dialogue menu, then choose Large or any icon you wanted to use. Alternatively, you can use the following shortcut keys on the keyboard to
  change your View settings:

• CTRL + SHIFT + 1 Extra Large
• CTRL + SHIFT + 2 Large icons
• CTRL + SHIFT + 3 Medium Icons
• CTRL + SHIFT + 4 Small Icons
• CTRL + SHIFT + 5 List
• CTRL + SHIFT + 6 Details
• CTRL + SHIFT + 7 Tiles
• CTRL + SHIFT + 8 Content

3. Once you have the view set, you can make it the default view for

every folder.

4. Click Apply, then click OK.

Update us on the result.

 

Error while syncing photos to the computer

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



In order to get to the root cause of the issue, we will need a few more information from you. Please reply with the following details:

• Which application are you using to sync the photos?
  
• Were you able to sync the photos earlier?
  

If you are using iTunes to sync the photos to the computer, I suggest you to refer the section
Import to your PC from the article provided by Apple
Transfer photos and videos from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to import the photos to the computer.



For more information, you can also refer the section Sync your photos manually with iTunes
from the article
Keep your photos safely stored and up to date on all of your devices.



If you are using Photos app to sync the photos, I suggest you to refer the sections
Importing photos from a iPhone and Using the Photos app and iPhone
from the article
Complete Guide to Importing Your Photos in Windows 10 created by Andre Da Costa.



If you are trying to import over thousands of photos at a time and receiving the error, then I suggest you to import the photos in
batches of 400-500. As few of our customers were able to fix the issue by importing the photos in batches instead of importing all of them at a time.



You can also try giving the permissions to Photos folder and see if that helps. Please follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows key + E, to open
   File Explorer.
   
2. Click on This PC on the left pane.
   
3. Right click on the Pictures folder and select
   Properties.
   
4. Go to Security tab and click on
   Edit.
   
5. Click on your name from the list of users and check
   Full Control under Allow.
   
6. Click on Apply and OK.
   

Please reply with the status of the issue, we will be glad to help you further.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator