How to Install Windows Photo Viewer for Windows 10

Windows Photo Viewer, a popular image viewer that was once the default app for viewing images on Windows, was replaced by Photos in Windows 11. However, some users may still prefer using Windows Photo Viewer due to its simplicity and ease of use. If you're one of them, here's how to install Windows Photo Viewer for Windows 10.

To get started, follow these steps:

1. Open the Settings app on your Windows 10 device.

2. Scroll down a bit and click on More apps.

3. In the result, click on the + sign and choose 'Windows Photo Viewer'.

4. On the next Settings page, type 'jpg' in the search bar.

5. Click on 'Choose defaults by file type'.

6. Since Windows 11 doesn't have default file associations for the Photo Viewer app, you won't see Windows Photo Viewer as an option.

7. Click on Default apps from the right pane.

8. Check the box next to 'Always use this app to open JPG files (or which one you are using)'.

9. Scroll down a bit and click on More apps again.

10. You will see a list of image handlers on a pop-up asking how you want to open this file. Select 'Open with > Choose another app'.

11. Right-click on an image file (with extensions such as .jpg, .png, etc.) and select 'Open with' from the context menu.

Alternatively, if you are using Windows 11, you can use a registry editor to restore Windows Photo Viewer. Here's how:

1. Download and unpack the restore_Windows_Photo_Viewer_Windows_11.reg file.

2. Right-click on the reg file and select 'Merge'.

3. A Registry Editor warning pop-up will ask if you're sure you want to continue. Select 'Yes'.

4. On the User Account Control prompt, give consent by clicking on 'Yes'.

Once the registry changes are made, restart your computer. Windows Photo Viewer should now be installed and set as the default app for viewing images.

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Windows Photo Viewer is a simple yet effective image viewer that was once the default app on Windows. Although it has been replaced by Photos in Windows 11, you can still install it on Windows 10 using the steps outlined above. Alternatively, if you're using Windows 11 and want to restore Windows Photo Viewer, you can use a registry editor to modify and tweak all the necessary entries to bring the app back.

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