

In Windows Vista it was replaced by Windows Photo Gallery, so those users might need to find the proper registry key and then add the same DWORD value.Based on the above screenshot, it looks the Microsoft Photos app is getting a floating menu with editing controls. Because Windows Photo Viewer has been included with Windows XP and Windows 7 it should work with those OS-es. This has been tested and is working in Windows 8.0. I just wanted to share this with you guys and give you an idea how this can be helpful. Some users might find that a grey background is a better choice, it's kind of the mid option between white and black.Īll the credit goes to How-To Geek. It gives you better view of the picture and makes it easier for you to decide which ones to keep and which ones not to keep, in case you are culling photos inside Windows Photo Viewer.

A black background also makes your regular pictures (not many people are looking at maps in Windows Photo Viewer) pop out. The white border is now better exposed and I can see what files need editing. When you open a picture in Windows Photo Viewer now you should see a black background color.
