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Office Picture Manager Fix -

If you are struggling to get it working on , this article provides the definitive Office Picture Manager fix . Why is Office Picture Manager Not Working?

In the installation options tab, click the drop-down menu next to Microsoft SharePoint Designer and select Not Available . Do the same for other top-level suites if visible.

Set all main categories (SharePoint Designer, Office Shared Features) to "Not Available" Office Tools Microsoft Office Picture Manager Click the dropdown next to it and select "Run from My Computer" Install Now office picture manager fix

A fully functional Picture Manager that never touches the broken Office 365 licensing system.

How to Fix Microsoft Office Picture Manager: A Complete Guide If you are struggling to get it working

A2: Yes, Picture Manager can be installed and run alongside modern Office versions without any conflict. It is a standalone program that does not interfere with Word, Excel, or PowerPoint. The methods described for installing it from a legacy Office disc or SharePoint Designer 2010 will work, even if you have the latest Office suite installed.

Look for a folder named (Office Image Select) and delete it. This folder holds temporary thumbnail caches and will safely regenerate when you open the app again. Section 3: Modern Alternatives to Picture Manager Do the same for other top-level suites if visible

If Picture Manager is installed but crashing (e.g., OIS.EXE fails with a KERNELBASE.dll error), try these fixes 1.2.5 : 1. Run in Compatibility Mode

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If you see any of these, proceed directly to the fix below.

You double-click a .JPEG or .PNG , and Picture Manager opens, but gives you the dreaded “file type not supported” error. This is ironic because it supported these formats for a decade.