Windows 10: Windows Photo Viewer - how to change how it cycles to next image?

So as of yesterday, when I cycled through pics in WPV, it would go to the next pic in the directory, which, when I have sorted by date and grouped by type, was useful. Jpgs would only cycle to the next jpg until there were no more, then the next pic type (say png), and so on. Now, though, it's cycling in order by name, and jumps to the next alphabetical file regardless of file type or date. So it jumps from jpg to gif to jpg to tif to jpg to jpg to bmp, etc, regardless of file type or date, only following the names in order.

I have no idea what did the switch, and I can't figure out how to change how WPV cycles between images. I've tried changing how files are sorted, grouped, etc, and nothing helps. Any ideas how to get this back as it was?

submitted by /u/banjowashisnamo
[link] [comments]

:)

 

Windows 10 default image viewer

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I suggest you to follow the below steps in order to change the default image viewer to Paint.

• In search,
• Type Default Programs.
• Check whether Windows Photo Viewer is listed in the list.
• Left click on the photo viewer and select the option paint.

Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

 

Photos cycling quickly in Photo Viewer...Can't make it stop


Hi,

When I open up any photo with Windows Photo Viewer, it automatically begins cycling through the all the photos in the gallery very quickly until it gets to the end, and then it stops. I've tried restarting my computer and unplugging my mouse and keyboard, but that didn't help. Does anyone know how to resolve this annoying issue? Thanks for any suggestions.

 

How to bring back Photo Viewer in Windows 10?

Unfortunately, none of the above answers worked for me, but they pointed me in the right direction.

1. Right-click on an image in Windows Explorer, choose Open With, then Choose another app.
   
2. In the dialog, scroll down and click on More apps, then `Look for another app on this PC.
   
3. Then, at the bottom right, choose All Files (*.*) instead of Programs (*.exe ...), then navigate to C:\Program Files\Windows Photo Viewer and choose PhotoViewer.dll.
   
4. Photo Viewer opens. Close it.
   
5. Repeat Step 1: Right-click again on the image, choose Open With, then Choose another app.
   
6. Again scroll down to click on More apps.
   
7. Now Windows Photo Viewer appears in the apps list. Choose it and click on Always use this app to open .png files.
   

Once you did steps 1-4, you don't have to repeat them for other file types. Steps 5-7 should suffice.