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How to Reinstall Windows Photos App Using PowerShell

Posted on 12-10-2024 | Category: General | Views: 38


Follow these steps to uninstall and reinstall the Photos app on Windows using PowerShell:

Step 1: Open PowerShell as Administrator

  • Click the Start Menu and search for "Windows PowerShell."
  • Right-click on the Windows PowerShell option and choose Run as administrator.

Step 2: Uninstall the Photos App

  • In the PowerShell window, type the following command and press Enter:
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    Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.Windows.Photos* | Remove-AppxPackage
  • This command removes the Photos app from your system.

Step 3: Reinstall the Photos App

  • Once the uninstall process is complete, close the PowerShell window.
  • Open the Microsoft Store from the Start Menu.
  • Search for "Photos" in the Store and reinstall the app from there.

By following these steps, you will successfully remove and reinstall the Windows Photos app.

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