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File System Error (-2147219196) in Photos or Other Store Apps

Last Updated on: June 7, 2024 by Ramesh

With the Photos app set as the default in your Windows 10/11 computer, when you double-click on a JPG, PNG, or any other image file, the error -2147219196 may occur, and the app may crash. Here is the full error message verbatim:

File System Error -2147219196

And, repairing or resetting the app via “Apps and Features” may not help. This issue may occur especially after installing a Cumulative Update; some users reported this incident after installing the July KB4345421 (17134.167) Cumulative Update.Read more

Microsoft Store 0x80131500, 0x80072EE7, 0x80072EFD, 0x80072EFF Error

Last Updated on: July 31, 2023 by Ramesh

When you open the Microsoft Store app, one of the errors 0x80072EFD (“The server stumbled”), 0x80072EE7, 0x80131500 or 0x80072EFF may show up, and you can’t use the Store app. Resetting the Store app by running the wsreset.exe command or reinstalling Store using PowerShell also may not help.Read more

Cannot Install Windows Store Apps and Edge Extensions in Windows 10

Last Updated on: May 12, 2019 by Ramesh

If you’re unable to download, install or update the extensions for Microsoft Edge and other Apps available at the Windows Store in Windows 10, this post helps you how to fix those issues.Read more

Restore Microsoft Store in Windows 10/11 after uninstalling it with PowerShell

Last Updated on: March 22, 2026 by Ramesh

Windows 10 and 11 come with many built-in Store apps that may not be useful to you. As you may have known, PowerShell allows you to uninstall individual apps or all apps using a single command.Read more

How to Disable Auto Update of Store Apps in Windows 10/11

Last Updated on: August 14, 2022 by Ramesh

Windows Store apps are automatically updated to the latest version by default, and that’s the recommended setting. Sometimes you’d like to disable automatic updating to save bandwidth and traffic, especially when you’re on a slow connection or evaluating Windows 10/11 on a Virtual Machine.Read more