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?
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:
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.
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:
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:
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.