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How to open pictures in photo instead of paint.

Anonymous
2025-02-27T20:14:31+00:00

I have a windows 11 laptop and my pictures are opening in paint. I want them to open in photo not paint. I'm trying to print a picture but it reads this app doesn't support print preview.

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  1. Estrella721 36,535 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-02-27T20:51:46+00:00

    Hi, I'm Estrella. I'll do my best to help you.

    Right-click the photo, then select 'Properties.'

    In the 'General' tab, click 'Change' next to 'Opens with.'

    Select 'Photos,' from the pop-up then click 'OK.'

    Finally, click 'OK' again in the 'Properties' window.

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  2. Estrella721 36,535 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-03-01T04:03:52+00:00

    You're welcome! I'm glad this resolved your issue. Give back to the Community. Help the next person who has this issue by indicating if this reply solved your problem. Click Yes or No below. Stay safe and have a great day!

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  3. Estrella721 36,535 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-02-28T00:16:46+00:00

    Try downloading the app from here: https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9wzdncrfjbh4?...

    After installation, try following the steps in my first reply.

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  4. Estrella721 36,535 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-02-27T23:43:06+00:00

    Thank you for your reply. Did you click 'More apps'? Is the Photos app currently installed on your computer?

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  5. Anonymous
    2025-02-27T23:40:27+00:00

    Thank you, Estrella, for your answer. Photo is not an option under the General Tab. I downloaded One Photo Viewer. It gives me the same message that Paint did. "This app does not support print preview"

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