How to invoke Microsoft Photos app and benefit from the navigation arrows and slideshow features

Question

Hi,

When opening an image file from File Explorer, Microsoft Photos displays the image with navigation arrows and a Slideshow button, provided the image is in a folder with multiple images. However, if the same image is opened from another application or process, these navigation arrows and the Slideshow button are not visible.

What must another process or application do to invoke Microsoft Photos in a way that ensures the navigation arrows and Slideshow button are visible and usable?

Are there resources that explain to devs how to invoke Photos ?

Thanks in advance

Answer 1

Open Command Prompt as Admin and copy-paste the following command:

explorer.exe /select,"C:\path\to\your\image.jpg"

Answer 2

Hello Lihemdi Rachid,

Thank you for posting in Q&A forum.

1. Open the Entire Folder:

Ensure that the image is opened in the context of its containing folder. This can be done by passing the folder path to Microsoft Photos along with the image file.

2. Ensure Folder Permissions:

Make sure that the folder containing the images has the necessary read permissions for the Photos app to access all images within it

3. Reset or Repair the Photos App:

If the issue persists, try resetting or repairing the Photos app:

Go to Settings > Apps > Installed apps > Microsoft Photos > Advanced options > Reset or Repair

I hope the information above is helpful.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to let us know.

Best Regards,

Daisy Zhou

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