If your PC came with Windows 10 pre-installed, the app is "disabled" for most file types. You can re-enable it using a Registry Editor script. Restore Windows Photo Viewer in Windows 10
Click . If "Windows Photo Viewer" appears in the list, select it and check the box Always use this app to open [file type] files . Step 2: Restore it via Registry (For Clean Installs)
If you upgraded from Windows 7 or 8, the viewer might still be available without technical tweaks. Right-click any image file (like a .jpg or .png). Hover over and select Choose another app .
You cannot technically download the classic Windows Photo Viewer for Windows 10 because it is already a legacy part of the operating system. Instead of downloading an installer, you must or re-enable it, as Microsoft has hidden it in favour of the modern Microsoft Photos app . Step 1: Check if it's already enabled
