Why was Windows Photo Viewer replaced by 'Photos'?īefore I get into that, you may wonder why Windows Photos Viewer went missing in the first place the answer has to do with smartphones. However, when you emailed me this question I did a bit of research and found a way to get Windows Photo Viewer back. When this happened, I started using Irfanview (free) as a replacement. Windows Photo Viewer has been a staple in Microsoft Windows since the Windows XP days and I've become very accustomed to using it.
I also noticed that the Windows Photo Viewer went missing with the Creators Edition update. I absolutelyĬan't stand the 'Photos' app and I want Windows Photo Viewer back on my system! I have tried going to Control Panel -> Default Programs to change the settings but Windows Photo Viewer is nowhere to be found! Can you help? ' Recently my Windows 10 computer upgraded to the 'Creators Edition', and now the Windows 10 'Photos' app has magically replaced the 'Windows Photo Viewer'.
