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Windows Central
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Kevin Okemwa

Microsoft issues a temporary workaround for a pesky Windows 11 bug that’s been playing hide-and-seek with your photos for over a month

Photos app video editor.

What you need to know

  • Microsoft shipped a new update for its Photos app in Windows 11 which featured a bug preventing users from launching it.
  • The company recently issued a temporary workaround, allowing users to access the Photos app.
  • The bug impacts devices running Windows 11 22H2 and Windows 11 23H2 with the "Prevent non-admin users from installing packaged Windows app" or the BlockNonAdminUserInstall Configuration service provider (CSP) policies enabled.
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