Windows 7 Photo gallery edit commands

[tonyroder]

For the usual mysterious reason, Photo Gallery no longer displays the edit commands in a sidebar on the right, but only in a ribbon above the display. What must I do to restore that display?

 

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To address the issue with Windows Photo Gallery not displaying the edit commands in a sidebar on the right but only in a ribbon above the display, you can try the following steps to potentially restore the display:

Check Settings:​

1. View Options: Ensure that the View Options are correctly set to display the edit commands in a sidebar.
   • Click on the "View" tab in Windows Photo Gallery.
   • Look for an option related to "Sidebar" or "Edit Options."
   • Check if there is an option to toggle between sidebar and ribbon display.

     Reset Windows Photo Gallery:​

   []Reset Default Settings: Resetting the default settings of Windows Photo Gallery might restore the sidebar display.
   • Close Windows Photo Gallery if it's open.
   • Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog.
   • Type in control appwiz.cpl and hit Enter to open Programs and Features.
   • Locate Windows Essentials from the list, right-click on it, and select "Uninstall/Change."
   • In the window that opens, choose "Repair all Windows Essentials programs" and follow the on-screen instructions.
   • Once the repair is complete, restart your computer and check if the sidebar display is restored.

     Update or Reinstall Windows Photo Gallery:​

   []Update Photo Gallery: Ensure that your Windows Photo Gallery is up to date.
   • Go to the Microsoft Store and check for any updates for Windows Photo Gallery.
   • If there are updates available, install them and check if the issue is resolved.

     Additional Steps:​

2. Restart Computer: Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve software display issues.
   • Restart your computer and open Windows Photo Gallery to see if the sidebar display is back.

If the issue persists after trying these steps, there may be a specific setting or compatibility issue causing the problem. It could be helpful to seek further assistance from Windows support forums or from Microsoft directly.