Kill Microsoft Photos (Change behavior for picture media)

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  1. Posts : 59
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       #1

    Kill Microsoft Photos (Change behavior for picture media)


    How do I change what my computer does when I plug in media -- jpegs?
    Currently Windows 10 launches the Photos app. (I never asked for this behavior!)
    I’d like the computer to either launch Windows Explorer or Adobe Bridge. I don’t see either of those listed as a choice when trying to assign an app by file type.

    I’ve tried:
    Right click at Start button > click Command Prompt (Admin) > type powershell > Enter.
    At the flashing prompt, copy and paste this...............................
    Get-AppxPackage *photos* | Remove-AppxPackage

    It didn’t work for me.

    Thanks.
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  2. Posts : 26,451
    Windows 11 Pro 22631.3527
       #2

    In settings default apps:

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  3. Posts : 59
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Under "Photo Viewer" my desired choices are not listed. The only way to go off the list is by going to the App Store. Both Windows Explorer and Adobe Bridge are already on my computer.
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  4. Posts : 26,451
    Windows 11 Pro 22631.3527
       #4

    compupix said:
    Under "Photo Viewer" my desired choices are not listed. The only way to go off the list is by going to the App Store. Both Windows Explorer and Adobe Bridge are already on my computer.
    Go to the bottom of that page and you can chosose by type:

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  5. Posts : 59
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Same problem. They aren't listed there either.
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  6. Posts : 26,451
    Windows 11 Pro 22631.3527
       #6

    compupix said:
    Same problem. They aren't listed there either.
    What are you trying to use?
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  7. Posts : 59
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #7

    "I’d like the computer to either launch Windows Explorer or Adobe Bridge."
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  8. Posts : 26,451
    Windows 11 Pro 22631.3527
       #8

    compupix said:
    "I’d like the computer to either launch Windows Explorer or Adobe Bridge."
    OK choose the listing below that Choose Default By Protocol and scroll through the list I know windows explorer is there, not sure about Bridge as I do not use it.

    I'm sorry it is the one below that Set Default By App
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  9. Posts : 59
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Which protocol?
    For MS-PHOTOS, the only choices are Photos & Look for an app in the store.
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  10. Posts : 26,451
    Windows 11 Pro 22631.3527
       #10

    compupix said:
    Which protocol?
    For MS-PHOTOS, the only choices are Photos & Look for an app in the store.
    It will open up another box and you have to click on the app. Look for adobe bridge and choose Photos.

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