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The thread discusses a user’s issue with Windows 10 automatically launching the Photos app when connecting an iPhone. A suggested solution was adjusting Autoplay settings, but the original poster resolved the problem by uninstalling the Photos app via a command. Subsequent inquiries ask for details on the exact command used to uninstall the app.
The thread discusses a user’s issue with Windows 10 automatically launching the Photos app when connecting an iPhone. A suggested solution was adjusting Autoplay settings, but the original poster resolved the problem by uninstalling the Photos app via a command. Subsequent inquiries ask for details on the exact command used to uninstall the app.
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kemical
Essential Member
Hi,
the only place i could think of there being a setting for this is perhaps the 'Autoplay' section. See if my screenshots help any. I've arrowed where the phones settings may be:
[ATTACH type="full" align="right" alt="An image from 'Prevent the photo app from launching when plugging iphone'. 1. Windows Control Panel showing Default Programs with an arrow pointing to file type settings.
2. Windows Control Panel AutoPlay settings with an arrow pointing to Devices section."]30745[/ATTACH]
Click 'Change default settings for media devices':
[ATTACH type="full" align="right" alt="An image from 'Prevent the photo app from launching when plugging iphone'. 1. Windows Control Panel showing Default Programs with an arrow pointing to file type settings.
2. Windows Control Panel AutoPlay settings with an arrow pointing to Devices section."]30746[/ATTACH]
I've arrowed where your device is likely to be..
the only place i could think of there being a setting for this is perhaps the 'Autoplay' section. See if my screenshots help any. I've arrowed where the phones settings may be:
[ATTACH type="full" align="right" alt="An image from 'Prevent the photo app from launching when plugging iphone'. 1. Windows Control Panel showing Default Programs with an arrow pointing to file type settings.
2. Windows Control Panel AutoPlay settings with an arrow pointing to Devices section."]30745[/ATTACH]
Click 'Change default settings for media devices':
[ATTACH type="full" align="right" alt="An image from 'Prevent the photo app from launching when plugging iphone'. 1. Windows Control Panel showing Default Programs with an arrow pointing to file type settings.
2. Windows Control Panel AutoPlay settings with an arrow pointing to Devices section."]30746[/ATTACH]
I've arrowed where your device is likely to be..
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jakobkraft
New Member
What was the command you used to uninstall? I have a friend who might be having this same issue -- thanks!
Billsk8
New Member
How to Uninstall Windows 10’s Built-in Apps (and How to Reinstall Them)
You'll see it in the app listed
