Alternative to Windows Photo app?

Alternative to Windows Photo app?

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Wonderman

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2,681 posts

208 months

Monday 25th November 2024
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So currently running Window 10, can see the photos but the Windows Photo app won't open them (Photoshop opens them no problem for editing). Followed the Microsoft advice re remove/ reinstall after a few not allowing its removal and nothing has changed. Is there a suitable alternative app just for reviewing/ maybe minor edit as per Windows app?

eeLee

917 posts

93 months

Tuesday 26th November 2024
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Irfanview is good
Also could it be that you are missing codecs for displaying files? There is a HEI codec in the MS Store (one costs £1 and one is free, both from MS).

Condi

18,604 posts

184 months

Tuesday 26th November 2024
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Does it give an error, or simply not do anything?

SeanyD

3,417 posts

213 months

Tuesday 26th November 2024
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Try paint.net. Free, and I've always found it a useful halfway house between regular paint and the more expensive and complex photoshops of the world.

egomeister

7,101 posts

276 months

Tuesday 26th November 2024
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You can force windows to go back to the old photo viewer rather than the Photos app if you prefer

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/14312-restore-...

ozzuk

1,284 posts

140 months

Tuesday 26th November 2024
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I've used GIMP previously, basic but easy to use.

Wonderman

Original Poster:

2,681 posts

208 months

Tuesday 26th November 2024
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Condi said:
Does it give an error, or simply not do anything?
Error "The application cannot be started. Try reinstalling the application." Which I did to no avail.

mmm-five

11,664 posts

297 months

Tuesday 26th November 2024
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If you're a Photoshop user, then how about Adobe Express?
https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9wzdncrfj27n?hl=...