Windows 11 Photos app freezes when organizing my dog’s pictures

Daniel james 20 Reputation points
2025-08-26T18:39:44.6133333+00:00

Hi everyone,

I’ve been using the Windows 11 Photos app to organize pictures of my Golden Retriever puppy. However, the app keeps freezing or crashing whenever I try to create albums or tag photos. Sometimes it becomes unresponsive after just a few edits.

Here’s what I’ve already tried:

Resetting the app via Settings > Apps > Installed Apps

Updating Windows and the Photos app

Running the Windows troubleshooter

Still facing the issue.
https://goldenretrieverguides.com/

I’m also working on documenting my puppy’s growth and training journey and need to manage the photo library properly. Is anyone else facing similar issues with the Photos app on Windows 11?

Would really appreciate any tips or workarounds!

Thanks in advance.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
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  1. John DeV 135.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-08-26T21:46:33.8366667+00:00

    Hi, good day!

    When was the last time it worked properly? Does the issue occur with other images?

    Uninstall Photos App

    Press Windows key + X

    Click and Run Windows Power Shell(Admin)

    Copy and paste the command below then press Enter

    get-appxpackage *Microsoft.Windows.Photos* | remove-appxpackage
    

    Proceed to reinstall Photos App

    Go to the Microsoft Store then download and install the Microsoft Photos App
    

    or copy and paste the command below then press Enter

    Get-AppXPackage *Microsoft.Windows.Photos* -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
    

    Restart your computer

    I look forward to receiving your update and I'm willing to collaborate with you till we resolve the issue. Do keep me informed.

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