Computers are one of the best systems for viewing multimedia files. Unable to view photos or other multimedia files of any format using the Microsoft Photos application on your Windows computer? Does the app display a certain ‘File system error’ every time you try to use it? So, after trying it, we came up with several solutions for this problem.
Typically, the Photos app file system error occurs when you run a buggy or outdated build of Windows 10 on your computer. Some unknown issues in the Photos app can also cause this error and render the app unusable. Whatever the problem, the following methods should help you fix it.
1. Update the Photos App
If you are unable to view photos on your computer using the Windows Photos application, make sure you are running the latest version of the application on your Windows PC. Old versions of any system application often carry bugs and issues. That’s why you should make sure that your apps (especially the problematic ones) are always up to date.
Follow the steps below to update the Windows Photos app.
Stage 1: Launch Microsoft Store on your computer, search for Windows Photos and tap on the corresponding result.
Step 2: Tap the Update button to update your computer’s Windows Photos app.
If you can’t find the Update button on the page, it means you have the latest version of Windows Photos app installed on your computer. Proceed to the next troubleshooting tip to fix the Windows 10 Photos app File system error.
2. Reset or Repair Photos App
Want quick resolution of problems with your Windows Photos app? Resetting this is something you should try if the above method does not fix the File system error. This helps to refresh the application to the state it was in when you first used it on your PC. And the best part is that you don’t lose any personal files or data. Here’s how to refresh the Photos app on your Windows 10 computer.
Stage 1: Launch the Windows Settings menu. To do this quickly, you can tap the Windows Logo + I buttons on your keyboard.
Step 2: Select Applications.
Stage 3: In the ‘Apps & features’ section, tap Microsoft Photos.
Step 4: Select Advanced options.
Step 5: Scroll down and tap the Reset button.
Step 6: Tap the Reset button on the pop-up card to confirm the reset.
Alternatively, you can try repairing it before resetting the Photos app. When you repair an application, Windows helps detect problems with the application and automatically repairs it. To repair the Microsoft Photos app, follow the same steps listed above and tap the Repair button located just above the Reset button.
When Windows has finished repairing the application, a checkmark appears to the right of the Repair button.
Restart your computer after repairing or resetting the Photos app. Next, open an image using the Photos app and check if the File system error appears. If you still can’t view an image, move down to the next method below.
3. Update the Windows operating system
Some users have reported that they were able to get rid of the Microsoft Photos app File system error by updating their computer’s operating system to the latest version/build of Windows 10. So if you are unable to view a picture using the Photos app File system error, the problem may be due to a bug in the Windows 10 operating system version running on your computer.
To fix this, simply update your computer’s operating system. Launch the Windows Settings menu, select ‘Update & Security’ and check for updates. If there are any system updates available, download and install them on your computer.
If your PC is up to date or the File System error persists after updating to the latest Windows 10 build, check the next method to fix the problem.
4. Reinstall All Windows Applications
If you run into any issues while using any built-in Windows or Microsoft apps, reinstalling them is a proven way to get them working perfectly again. This also applies to the Photos app File system error. You use Windows Powershell to do this. We’ll show you how to do this in the steps below.
Stage 1: Medicine power shield Enter it in the Windows search box and tap the corresponding result to launch Windows Powershell.
Step 2: Type or paste the command into the Powershell console and press Enter.
Get-AppXPackage | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"
This command may take several minutes to execute. Once the command is successfully executed, all your built-in Windows 10 apps will be reinstalled and re-registered. Restart your computer and launch the Photos app.
Note: Close the Photos app before running this command in Windows PowerShell. Also, the command will work without an internet connection, but for best results, make sure your computer is connected to the internet.
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If Microsoft Photos is your favorite app for watching or making videos on your Windows computer, it’s frustrating not being able to use it. Follow the troubleshooting methods listed in this post and the File system error should no longer prevent you from opening or viewing multimedia files using the Microsoft Photos app.
Next: Is the Windows Photos app bothering you? Looking for apps that do better? In the article linked below, we have listed 5 alternatives or similar apps to Windows Photos. You should check.