Trouble with "Photos" (Win 10)
Jul 31, 2019 09:11:54 #
I think most of you re missing a simple answer here. I have a similar problem but not with Photo but with the file explorer. I suspect that the new codec for reading Canon RAW files may be buggy.
Jul 31, 2019 10:01:19 #
planepics wrote:
I just got back from Oshkosh a couple days ago... Any suggestions other than buying a new expensive fancy computer?
My IT specialist's advice in questions of this kind is always: "Clear the Cache."
Do you run CCleaner or Malwarebytes? I've been using them for years. See if you have an onboard option to clear the cache. If not, try one (or both) of those two programs. They have free and paid versions of each.
Jul 31, 2019 10:23:53 #
willmscr wrote:
I think most of you re missing a simple answer here. I have a similar problem but not with Photo but with the file explorer. I suspect that the new codec for reading Canon RAW files may be buggy.
I don't use a Canon camera. I use Sony. The Sony RAW program comes up when I hit "Open with..." and I can either process with that or open the file in PSE. Sony's program and PSE 18 work fine. Windows' "Photos" program is the one that crashes when I do anything other than view a RAW file. When I try to magnify it and/or go back to the main menu is when it stops working. Can to transfer my photos to Organizer and set it up where Photos doesn't even open when I put an SD card in the computer?
Jul 31, 2019 10:54:39 #
planepics wrote:
I went to "settings" in Photos (only opt... (show quote)
That option is in PSE, not Photos.
Mark
Jul 31, 2019 11:30:20 #
nadelewitz
Loc: Ithaca NY
planepics wrote:
I just got back from Oshkosh a couple days ago and... (show quote)
Windows 10 and its Photos app does not, out of the box, support RAW. There's a "codec" that you can install to give you RAW capability. I found many sites on this subject with a quick Google search. Here's one:
https://mspoweruser.com/heres-how-to-view-raw-images-on-windows-10/
Or else, install a RAW-handling program of your choosing.
Jul 31, 2019 12:49:56 #
rehess wrote:
The best system to perform "PP" is a desktop system - a laptop system can 'do' in an "emergency", but routine use is best performed with a desktop ..... which is expanded so much more easily.
I do all my processing on a laptop, with desk monitor and keyboard. I would agree that a desktop would perform better (less heat build up, etc.) but I doubt that the laptop is the source of the OP's problem. 90,000 photos and counting, and still ok on a laptop.
Jul 31, 2019 17:07:30 #
planepics wrote:
I went to "settings" in Photos (only opt... (show quote)
Wondering why you don't open the images in PSE? Why when you have a much better program you are using Photos? I've never used Photos except just to review. Organizer is much better. Have used PSE since version 1. I work from a laptop with a 17" screen, only 8 GB, I7, 1TB HD. No problems with RAW.
Jul 31, 2019 21:39:48 #
mwsilvers wrote:
While in this case is the OP does have a laptop, many of us still have desktops with large monitors because of the added flexibility and power. Laptops have limited expandability, limited video functionality, limited hard drive capacity, limited connectivity, small incomplete keyboards, and limited screen size. Don't get me wrong, laptops are wonderful things. But, I virtually never use a laptop at home, only when away on business or vacation.
I live and travel full time in an RV, so desktop is pretty much out of the question for me at this time. That's one of the things I look forward to when we finally settle down somewhere is a large monitor.
Aug 1, 2019 01:32:12 #
nikonuser750
Loc: Monroe, LA
mwsilvers wrote:
While in this case is the OP does have a laptop, many of us still have desktops with large monitors because of the added flexibility and power. Laptops have limited expandability, limited video functionality, limited hard drive capacity, limited connectivity, small incomplete keyboards, and limited screen size. Don't get me wrong, laptops are wonderful things. But, I virtually never use a laptop at home, only when away on business or vacation.
I'm not so sure about that. I've seen many desktops with much less expandability than my laptop. In general I would agree that a good desktop should be more expandable than a laptop. However, that is not always the case. I have a docking station with a regular monitor attached and can use an attached keyboard if I choose but I happen to prefer my Lenovo laptop keyboard. I have it configured for dual monitors.
However, I suspect that the OP's real problem is the codecs. I installed the MS codec for viewing raw files when I got my Nikon and have not had issues viewing my raw files since. I would recommend reinstalling if it was previously installed but is no longer working.
https://mspoweruser.com/heres-how-to-view-raw-images-on-windows-10/
Best of luck.
PS: I've upgraded memory (RAM) and my hard drive to a larger SSD and can upgrade to a larger SSD if I choose, just like on a desktop. I do have an NVIDIA graphics card on board. I have usb AND network drives (NAS) for backup on multiple drives. Never trust ONLY one drive for storage.
Aug 1, 2019 10:10:02 #
OK. I went to settings and made the preference to view pics in Elements instead of Photos. Do I need to/should I transfer all my pics to Organizer (Which I've never used before, but have watched one or two YouTube videos about)? What will happen to them?
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