Next or Previous arrows missing in Photos App
Below is the list of effective solutions to try if Next or Previous arrows missing in the Photos App of Windows 11/10. Now, let’s check out all these solutions in detail.
1] Reboot the system
The first step you should take whenever you encounter this problem is to reboot your system. As it turns out, the problem can be temporary and can be caused due to a minor bug. The best thing you can do in this situation is to reboot your system. Check if it makes any difference. If yes, you are good to go. But in case the problem continues, try the below technical solutions.
2] Run Windows Store App troubleshooter
Microsoft Photos is a UWP, aka Universal Windows Platform app; thus, any issue with it can be resolved by performing a Windows Store App troubleshooter. You can run the Windows Store App troubleshooter by following the below steps. That’s it. Windows will look for any available problem. If found, it will give you suggestions to get rid of it. Follow the on-screen instructions to fix the issue. See: Photos app is missing, not working or crashing
3] Repair or Reset the Photos app
There can be an ongoing issue with the Microsoft Photos app, causing the error in the question. You can use the built-in Repair feature to eliminate any minor bug causing the problem. You can repair the application by following the below steps. Wait until the Repair process is complete. Once done, check if the problem continues. If not, you are good to go. But in case the problem continues, you will have to reset the Microsoft Photos app. You can do so by clicking on the Reset option present under the same window. See: Stop Photos App from opening when connecting your Phone to a PC
4] Clear the Microsoft Store cache
When the next and previous icon is missing in the Photos application, the possibility is high that it is being caused due to associated corrupted cache. If this is the case, the application will not perform properly and throw different issues. You will have to clear the Microsoft Store cache data to solve the problem. You can do it by following the below steps. You can also open the Start menu, type wsreset.exe, and press the enter key to clear the Microsoft Store cache.
5] Set Microsoft Photos as default
You are most likely to face the problem if Microsoft Photos is not set as the default photo viewer. You can get rid of the issue by setting Microsoft Photos as default. To do so, follow the below step. Check if it solves the issue. Read: Photos app is slow to open or not opening
6] Change Photos location
The problem can be in the location where the photos is associated. So, change the photos location and try to preview it. Check if it solves the problem.
7] Reinstall the Photos app
If none of the steps was helpful, you could go with uninstalling the application, followed by reinstalling it. You can do it by following the below steps. Open Windows PowerShell in administrator mode. Copy-paste the following command and press the enter key to uninstall the Microsoft Photos app. Wait until the command is executed. Once done, reinstall the Microsoft Photos app on your system from the Microsoft Store.
Why can’t I arrow through photos in Windows 11/10?
It can be concerning if you can’t arrow through photos on your Windows PC. You can try these steps to solve the problem: Run the Windows Store App troubleshooter, Repair or Reset the app, and clear the Microsoft Store cache. If none of the steps was helpful, you could reinstall the app.
How do I repair the Photos app in Windows?
It’s very easy to repair the Photos app in Windows. To do so, navigate to Settings > Apps > Apps & features > Microsoft Photos. Click on three dots, and choose Advanced options. Click on the Repair option in the following window. Read Next: Fix Photos app error code 0x887A0005.
