How to Make Windows Photo Viewer your Default Image Viewer on Windows 10

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Last updated: Mar 06, 2017
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If Windows is not opening images properly, it's likely because your default picture isn't set up properly.  This guide will show you how to set your default viewer to Windows Photo Viewer


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Step-by-step guide

  1. Click the Start Button then click Settings.



  2. In Settings click System



  3. In the list of System options, click Default apps, then click whatever is set as the Photo viewer.



  4. Now select the desired photo viewer, such as Windows Photo Viewer.


After selecting your picture new default picture viewer and exiting settings, double-clicking an image file will open it in your selected viewer.

Interested in alternatives to the built-in Windows 10 app? Take a look at this list of great alternative apps:

The best free alternatives to Windows 10's default apps

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