What to do if I can’t open JPG images in Windows 10

The Windows 10 operating system is the latest version currently available. However, this does not mean that there are no problems, as would be the case for opening JPG images in Windows 10 .

This is a fairly common problem on computers from time to time. In fact, media files are used very frequently, so you need to know how to fix this problem. Therefore, in this article we explain what to do to open JPG images .

Index

1. How to open JPG images in Windows 10
2. How to reset the Photos app in Windows 10 in simple steps
   1. How to uninstall and reinstall the photos app in Windows 10 easily and quickly

How to open JPG images in Windows 10

1. To do this, find an image in JPG format, move your mouse pointer over it, and right-click on it.
2. An options menu will open in which you have to search and select « Open with…».
3. It will show you all the applications available on your computerthat can perform this function. If you cannot find the application you are looking for, click on « Select another application ».
4. Now a box will appear with the title « How do you want to open this file».
5. Select the application you are looking for and click « OK». Now Windows uses this application by default.

How to reset the Photos app in Windows 10 in simple steps

One option is to factory reset the Photos app , another is to uninstall and reinstall it. To reset the Photos app you must follow these steps:

1. Let’s start with the Windows 10 Settings Panel. You can find it by typing “ Settings ” on the Start button, pressing the Windows key or clicking the icon on the taskbar with your mouse.
2. When the settings panel opens, look for “ Apps & features” in the left menu. It is represented by a light blue checklist drawing.
3. Then scroll down until you find ” Photos” or type the name directly into the search bar at the top of the screen.
4. When you are at the top of the application, click on « Advanced Options».
5. On the next screen, look for the “ Reset” button. It’s below the app details highlighted in gray.
6. You must confirm this action by clicking on « Restart» in the text field again . The process may take a few minutes. This resets the app to factory settings .

Windows will inform you that this will permanently erase the app’s data , including settings and login data. You will be prompted that you will need to re-save the data with your data.

How to uninstall and reinstall the photos app in Windows 10 easily and quickly

If you are still unable to open JPG files on your computer, there is no other choice but to uninstall and reinstall the application . It is important that you keep the application updated so that it works correctly and you can take full advantage of the program.

The procedure is a bit more complicated, but don’t worry, we’ll explain it to you so you can do it without problems:

1. First press the keys « Wind + S». A window will open in which you have to enter the command « PowerShell ».
2. On the right side of the Windows menuyou will see the application name ” PowerShell ” and below it a menu with options.
3. Select « Run as administrator».
4. You must click « Yes» to continue.
5. Then enter the command ” get-appxpackage * Microsoft.Windows.Photos * | remove-a».
6. The Photos appwill be removed . Now all you have to do is go to the Microsoft Store , search for the “ Microsoft Photos ” app , download and install it .

In conclusion,  opening JPG images in Windows 10 requires some steps , which we have mentioned, and they will surely help you to solve your problem