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The thread centers on changing the photo source in the Windows Photos app after deleting the default Pictures Library. The original poster seeks to stop the app from searching for old photos and to understand where the app stores photo upload information. Neemobeer explains that the app's settings are stored locally and that users can modify the source folders through the app’s settings, clarifying that the app doesn't upload photos elsewhere. The overall tone is helpful and informative.
Curious

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Hello,

I upload photos to this APP from the default Pictures Library.
Now, i change in Settings the new library that i want to upload photos, and i delete the old one Pictures Library.
How i delete the whole photos and upload from the new library?
Because at this moment i open the APP and he is running saying "Searching for New Photos".

Another question please, in what folder or folders the APP keep the information of the photos uploaded?

Thanks for your help, best regards and a happy new year.

Curious
 

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Neemobeer
The Microsoft Photo App stores all of its settings in
C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Photos_8wekyb3d8bbwe
It doesn't upload your photos anywhere it just uses the Sources settings on where to look to load.

If you want to change the source location(s) that the Photo app looks in for photos, open the photo app and click settings. Under the Sources section add, edit or remove locations as needed.
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The Microsoft Photo App stores all of its settings in
C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Photos_8wekyb3d8bbwe
It doesn't upload your photos anywhere it just uses the Sources settings on where to look to load.

If you want to change the source location(s) that the Photo app looks in for photos, open the photo app and click settings. Under the Sources section add, edit or remove locations as needed.
 

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