Unable to Cycle Through Photos in Windows Photos App

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Description

When attempting to open an image file in the Windows Photos app directly from the Files app, there is a limitation in navigating through all photos within the same folder.

Operating System:

• Windows 11 Home
• Version 22H2
• OS build 22621.3593

Steps To Reproduce

1. Open Files app.
2. Navigate to a folder containing multiple image files.
3. Select an image file and double-click to open it in the Windows Photos app.
4. Within the Photos app, attempt to navigate to other images within the same folder using the navigation controls (e.g., arrows or film strip).

Requirements

When opening an image in the Windows Photos app from Files, users should be able to easily navigate through all photos within the same folder using the controls (e.g., navigation arrows, film strip at the bottom).

Files Version

3.4.0.0

Windows Version

Edition Windows 11 Home Single Language Version 22H2 Installed on ‎2024/‎05/‎14 OS build 22621.3593 Serial number PF4JL4DL Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22700.1003.0

Log File

debug.log

[yaira2]

I personally can't repro this, but you can try reinstalling Files to see if it helps.