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How to fix Photos app file system error (-2147219196)
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Updated onMarch 27, 2024
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Are you trying to open up a picture on your Windows 10 PC and you get an error message sayingFile system errormessage with an error code (-2147219196) at the end?
This Photos app file system error issue is more common than you might think.
So in this article, we will explore some of the best methods that worked when other Windows 10 users encountered this issue.
How can I fix the file system error in Photos?
1. Use a sytem debugging tool
System and app errors usually occur due to corrupted files and various OS bugs that take a lot of time to decipher and fix. Here is whereprofessional repair softwarecomes in handy.
These tools allow you to scan your system, identify any files that have issues, and either try to fix them or replace them completely with fresh ones from their online databases.
2. Repair the Photos app
3. Reset Photos app
4. Download an alternative photo viewer
If you’re tired of Microsoft Photos, then you might as well for an alternative photo viewer, one great alternative isAdobe Lightroom.
By following these steps, not only will you have a new photo viewer installed, but you’ll also have an image editor included, one that is almost as good asAdobe Photoshop.
5. Use the Registry Editor with Admin privileges
Note:In order to be able to delete the outdated key entries, you will need to follow these steps:
Note:It is recommended that you perform a backup of your system before attempting to change any information in the Registry editor to avoid any issues
Note 2:Some of the information presented in this solution will vary on your PC depending on the number of times the app was uninstalled, reset, etc.
There you go, these are just a couple of solutions that can help you fixFile system errorin the Photos app. Alternatively, you can contactMicrosoft Supportand ask for the resolution.
Let us know if this article helped you fix your issue by using the comment section below.
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Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
