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Discussions about the Gallery app on Windows often involve troubleshooting issues like the apphang B1 error in explorer.exe when closing Photo Viewer. Users report that the problem occurs specifically when opening pictures from the desktop, while opening from folders works fine. Common fixes include disabling non-Microsoft services via msconfig and performing a repair install, but some issues persist. The Gallery app is a built-in Windows tool for viewing and managing photos, and these threads focus on resolving stability and performance problems related to it.
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    Windows 7 Explorere.exe apphang B1 when closing Photoviewer

    Have an interesting issue with explorer.exe locking up when I try to close photo viewer within several minutes, but only if I open the picture file from the desktop. Opening photos from within a folder anywhere else on the system it opens and closes fine (no need to wait). If I let it sit for...
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    • apphangb1 application error desktop issues error explorer.exe file management gallery app help request image opening maintenance non-microsoft services performance issues photo viewer repair install software conflict system lockup troubleshooting user support windows 7 windows pro
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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