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How to Fix File System Error (-2147219195)
Re-register the Photos app to refresh the program
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Microsoft Photos is the default photo viewer on Windows PCs. It has undergone various facelifts in its lifetime that respond to today’s modern user. Sometimes, when thePhotos app is not working, a quick reset can help you resolve the issue.
However, when you cannot open any pictures, it becomes a more severe problem that requires more than a reset. That is the latest headache for Windows users, dubbed the File System Error (-2147219195). Let’s take a closer look at this error, shall we?
What is a file system error (-2147219195) in Windows 11?
According to users, the File system error (-2147219195) in Windows 11 started appearing after a Windows update. Previously, users could open their pictures and music files normally, but after the update, they kept getting this error.
Possible causes include:
How do I fix the file system error (-2147219195)?
A few basic steps that may salvage the situation before you try any advanced troubleshooting include:
1. Run the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter
2. Repair the Photos app
3. Reset the Photos app
4. Re-register the Photos app
Re-registering Windows app could also help you fix similar issues likefile system error (-2147163901)on your Windows.
5. Reinstall the Photos app
Performing a clean boot could resolve the issue for users for whom these solutions did not work. Clean boot is preferred because you can take charge of the startup programs and services.
Alternatively, you can always opt foranother image viewerif the built-in one is not letting up. Sometimes, the app needs a few moments, and the issue may resolve quickly.
Feel free to try out others while you wait for that to happen. Chances are that you may end up liking them even more and be a convert.
You may also come across a similar errorFile system error (-2147219196) in the Photos app, which also prevents you from opening the program. If so, try out the fixes outlined in our helpful guide.
That’s all we had for this error. Leave us a comment below on which solution fixed this issue for you.
Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
Claire has a knack for solving problems and improving the quality of life for those around her. She’s driven by rationality, curiosity, and simplicity, and always eager to learn more about Microsoft’s products. With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11, errors, and software.
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Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11 errors.
