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where can I download Windows Photo Gallery
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unicorn27
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Where can I download Windows Photo Gallery ? I lost it when my hard drive crashed and hate the current Photo app.
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Restee Miranda 14,030 Reputation points Independent Advisor2025-12-15T14:09:57.6833333+00:00 -
Restee Miranda 14,030 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2025-12-11T22:10:59.18+00:00 Here’s the safest way to get Windows Photo Gallery on Windows 11:
Download the official Windows Essentials 2012 offline installer from the Internet Archive. Here’s the direct link: Windows Essentials 2012 (wlsetup-all.exe)
Steps:
- Download the file and save it.
- Right-click the installer and choose Run as administrator.
- When prompted, select Photo Gallery and Movie Maker only.
- If the setup hangs, disconnect from the internet and retry. A reboot before reinstalling can also help.
Once installed, you’ll find Photo Gallery under your Start menu.
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unicorn27 5 Reputation points
2025-12-13T02:33:07.62+00:00 Thank you.! I downloaded the file and will try to install it tomorrow.
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Martin O'Hara 0 Reputation points2026-01-02T14:55:11.25+00:00 Seems to need the .NET3 Framework which is also unavailable?
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Restee Miranda 14,030 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2025-12-11T22:10:16.1166667+00:00 Thanks for reaching out.I get how losing Windows Photo Gallery after the crash feels and why the current Photos app isn’t cutting it. The root cause is that Photo Gallery was bundled with Windows Essentials 2012, which Microsoft discontinued in January 2017, so it’s no longer offered through official downloads, and the modern Photos app is a different product with fewer of the old editing and tagging features. You can still bring Photo Gallery back by installing the archived offline Windows Essentials 2012 installer (wlsetup‑all.exe) from a trusted archive, then choosing only “Photo Gallery and Movie Maker” during setup; if the installer hangs, run it as administrator, try offline install, and reboot before re‑running.
Are you on Windows 10 or 11 right now so I can tailor the steps for your version?
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unicorn27 5 Reputation points
2025-12-13T02:36:34.0266667+00:00 I have Windows 11. I downloaded the file and will try to install tomorrow. Thanks for your help.
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Q&A Assist2025-12-11T21:31:36.4166667+00:00 AI generated content. This question contains an answer created with AI from Q&A Assist. Learn moreWindows Photo Gallery is not available for download as it is part of the Windows Essentials suite, which has been discontinued by Microsoft. If you are looking for an alternative, you may consider using the built-in Photos app in Windows 10 or Windows 11, or other third-party photo management applications available in the Microsoft Store or online.
If you specifically need features from Windows Photo Gallery, you might also explore using older versions of Windows or look for similar software that provides comparable functionality.
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