Do you keep seeing a message labeled “File system error (-2147219196)” while opening images with the Photos app in Windows 10? Despite sounding like a disk error, it’s an issue that mainly stems from file corruption or broken permissions.
Work your way through the fixes that follow to fix “File system error (-2147219196)” in Windows 10 and start using Photos as usual again.
Run the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter
Windows 10 includes a built-in troubleshooter that automatically deals with errors related to apps belonging to the Microsoft Store (such as Photos). We strongly recommend running it before diving into the rest of the fixes.
1. louvri nan Kòmanse meni epi chwazi Anviwònman.
2. Select the option labeled Mizajou & Recovery.
3. Chwazi Rézoudr sou ankadre a.
4. Chwazi Lòt rézoudr.
5. Chwazi Windows Store Apps > Kouri rézèsisè a.
Repair the Microsoft Photos App
If the Microsoft Store troubleshooter fails to fix “File system error (-2147219196)” in Windows 10, the next course of action involves repairing the Photos app.
1. louvri nan Anviwònman app epi chwazi apps.
2. Scroll down the list of apps and select Microsoft Photos > Opsyon Avanse.
3. Chwazi Mete fen nan to shut down all live processes related to the Photos app. Then, select Reparasyon.
Reset the Microsoft Photos App
If repairing Photos also didn’t make a difference, try resetting the app to its defaults. To do that, simply follow the instructions in the section above but select Mete fen nan > Reyajiste olye.
Install Microsoft Store Updates
Assuming that the fixes above didn’t make the “File system error (-2147219196)” pop-up go away, it’s best to check for and install any updates related to Photos and other Store-related apps.
1. Open the Microsoft Store.
2. Chwazi nan Icon bibliyotèk la at the lower left of the window. On older versions of the Microsoft Store, open the Boutik menu (icon with three dots) and select Downloads ak dènye olye.
3. Chwazi Jwenn dènye to update all Microsoft Store apps in Windows 10.
Re-Register the Photos App
The following fix involves re-registering the Photos app with Windows 10. The procedure consists in executing a command via an elevated Kòmand rapid konsole.
1. Kalite km nan la Kòmanse meni ak laprès Ctrl + Ka glise + Antre nan to open Command Prompt with administrative rights.
2. Copy and paste the following command:
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command “& {$manifest = (Get-AppxPackage *Photos*).InstallLocation + ‘AppxManifest.xml’ ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest}”
3. Peze Antre nan.
Re-register All Microsoft Store Apps
If re-registering the Photos app didn’t help, try re-registering all Microsoft Store apps on your PC via an elevated Windows poechèl konsole.
1. Peze Windows + X (or right-click the Kòmanse button) and select Windows PowerShell (Admin).
2. Copy and paste the following command:
Get-AppXPackage | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)AppXManifest.xml”}
3. Peze Antre nan.
Reinstall the Photos App
If file corruption is the cause of the “File system error (-2147219196),” completely removing and reinstalling the Windows Photos app may fix the issue. However, the procedure requires running a command as the SYSTEM user. For that, you need a tool called PsExec.
1. Tèt sou la PsExec page on Windows Sysinternals epi chwazi Download PsTools.
2. Right-click the downloaded ZIP file and select Èkstre dosye. Then, set the folder path as C:/PSTools epi chwazi Èkstre.
3. Open an elevated Windows PowerShell console and execute the following command:
Jwenn-AppxPackage * foto * | Retire-AppxPackage
4. Open an elevated Command Prompt console and execute the following command:
C:PSToolsPsExec.exe -sid C:WindowsSystem32cmd.exe
5. Agree to the SysInternals software license terms. A separate Command Prompt console will automatically launch.
6. Execute the following command:
rd /s “C:Program FilesWindowsAppsMicrosoft.Windows.Photos_2021.21090.10008.0_x64__8wekyb38bbwe
Remak: The Photos app’s directory changes with each Windows update. To auto-fill the command with the correct name, press the Tab key right after rd /s “C:Program FilesWindowsAppsMicrosoft.Windows.Photos_. You may have to cycle through matching entries (repeatedly press Tab) until you see x64 included as part of the file name.
7. Exit all Command Prompt windows and reinstall Photos via the Microsoft Store.
Change Photos App Ownership to TrustedInstaller
If the issue persists, change ownership of the Photos app to TrustedInstaller (a special user account in Windows 10) and see if that helps.
1. Open an elevated Windows PowerShell console and execute the following command:
takeown /F “%ProgramFiles%WindowsApps” /r /d y
2. Open File Explorer and select Gade > Atik kache sou ba meni an.
3. Head over to the following location:
Lokal Disk C > Pwogram Dosye > WindowsApps
4. Right-click on the folder labeled Microsoft.Windows.Photos_[version number] epi chwazi Pwopriyete.
Remak: If you see multiple similar-looking folders, pick the directory that contains x64 as part of its file name.
5. Chanje nan la sekirite tab epi chwazi avanse.
6. Chwazi Chanje akote Pwopriyetè.
7. Kalite NT SERVICETrustedInstaller into the vacant box and select OK.
8. Tcheke bwat ki akote a Ranplase pwopriyetè sou subcontainers ak objè yo.
9. Chwazi Aplike, Lè sa a, OK. Follow that by exiting the folder’s Properties window.
10. Re-register the Windows Photos app (instructions above).
Install Pending Windows 10 Updates
Windows 10 updates can improve the stability of apps and the operating system. If you still keep seeing the “File system error (-2147219196)” message, it’s time to use Windows Update.
1. louvri nan Anviwònman app epi chwazi Mizajou & Sekirite Sosyal or Fenèt Mizajou.
2. Chwazi Tcheke pou Updates.
3. Chwazi Download ak enstale to apply any pending updates.
Uninstall the Most Recent Windows Update
Rarely, Windows 10 updates can end up breaking things. If the issue with the Photos app occurred right after installing an operating system update, you might want to consider uninstalling it.
1. louvri nan Anviwònman app epi chwazi Mizajou & Sekirite Sosyal or Fenèt Mizajou.
2. Chwazi View istwa aktyalizasyon.
3. Chwazi Désinstaller dènye.
4. Select the most recent update (skip any security or servicing stack updates).
5. Chwazi Enstriksyon.
Run an SFC and DISM Scan
If none of the fixes above helped, it’s time to run the Sistèm File Checker (SFC) and the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool. That resolves corruption issues with the operating system.
Sistèm File Checker (SFC)
Open an elevated Windows PowerShell console and run the following command:
sfc / scannow
Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) Tool
After the System File Checker finishes scanning Windows 10 for issues, restart your computer and execute the following command:
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /Restorehealth
Fully Fix File System Error (-2147219196) in Windows
The fixes above should’ve helped you resolve the “File System Error (-2147219196)” issue with the Photos app in Windows 10. If not, try using an alternative Windows photo viewing app until Microsoft fixes the problem in a subsequent update. If you can’t wait, your remaining options involve fè yon retabli sistèm ak reverting Windows 10 to factory defaults.