Windows Photo Viewer Path Jun 2026

%ProgramFiles%\Windows NT\Accessories\ImageViewer.dll

C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Photo Viewer\PhotoViewer.dll windows photo viewer path

To open Windows Photo Viewer directly:

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In newer versions of Windows, Microsoft has hidden the classic Photo Viewer in favor of the modern app. While the .dll file usually remains on your hard drive, it is often disabled in the Registry, meaning it won't appear in the "Open with" menu. %ProgramFiles%\Windows NT\Accessories\ImageViewer

rundll32.exe "C:\Program Files\Windows Photo Viewer\PhotoViewer.dll", ImageView_Fullscreen [PathToImage] rundll32.exe : The system tool used to run DLL files. windows photo viewer path