Windows 10: Windows 11 suddenly opens all photos in "Paintbrush Picture" which I do not want.

I attempted to change the default app for photos which was explained in earlier 1918, etc. posts. However the solution seems to be different in Windows 11. Even older photos now show in File Explorer as Paintbrush. Another note is that I use Google Photo but it has worked fine in the past. I just noted this problem within the past few weeks. Thanks for any help. Tom Parks, Sacramento, CA

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Unable to insert COM object as picture

In Windows 10 I am unable to insert object as picture. It shows only icon.

To reproduce the issue:

1. Open for example wordpad or any other application which supports object embedding.
2. Choose insert object.
3. choose insert from file
4. Choose any jpeg picture.
5. File is inserted but shows as icon only. This is regression from Windows 7 as previously it was possible to insert directly as picture.

Workaround is to insert Paintbrush object then open image and copy paste in paintbrush but it is very inconvienent. It seems the crappy Microsoft Photos app is interfering with this but not sure how to uninstall it.

 

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.

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

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.

 

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