Windows 10 Photos App Crashing with File System Error FIX [SOLUTION]
24Windows 10 Photos App Crashing with File System Error FIX [SOLUTION]
Are you trying to open up a picture on your Windows 10 PC and you get an error message saying File system error message with an error code (-2147219196) at the end?
Some Windows 10 users are reporting an error when they open an image with the Photos app, the app crashing and they are unable to view that image. The app may simply crash or you may see a File system error followed by some numbers. So, let us see how to fix this issue with the help of some simple solutions.
You might see a File system error 2147219196 when trying to open pictures via the Windows Photo App. In some cases, you might also see this error when trying to open other Windows apps like Calculator etc. This File system error (-2147219196) is only on Windows 10 and it will prevent you from using a certain app (in most cases your photo app) or a group of apps.
This Photos app file system error issue is more common than you might think.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
windows 10 photos app crashing when importing
photos app crashing windows 10
photos app crashing on windows 10
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 operating system (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, and Samsung.