Can I enable “Import pictures and videos” in Windows 10 AutoPlay?












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In Windows 7, when you plugged in an external camera, then you could select an AutoPlay setting entitled "Import pictures and videos":



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which launched a rather simple (but effective) tool to import, rotate and (optionally) delete your photos:



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In Windows 10, Microsoft decided not to make the "Import pictures and videos" option available in AutoPlay and, instead, offer the built in Windows 10 "photos" app.



However you can right-click on a portable device from Windows Explorer and select "Import pictures and videos" that way.



My question is: Is there any way to make the "Import photos and videos" wizard appear as an option in the Windows 10 AutoPlay settings? I'm lazy and don't want to keep having to do it from the Windows Explorer.










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    In Windows 7, when you plugged in an external camera, then you could select an AutoPlay setting entitled "Import pictures and videos":



    enter image description here



    which launched a rather simple (but effective) tool to import, rotate and (optionally) delete your photos:



    enter image description here



    In Windows 10, Microsoft decided not to make the "Import pictures and videos" option available in AutoPlay and, instead, offer the built in Windows 10 "photos" app.



    However you can right-click on a portable device from Windows Explorer and select "Import pictures and videos" that way.



    My question is: Is there any way to make the "Import photos and videos" wizard appear as an option in the Windows 10 AutoPlay settings? I'm lazy and don't want to keep having to do it from the Windows Explorer.










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      In Windows 7, when you plugged in an external camera, then you could select an AutoPlay setting entitled "Import pictures and videos":



      enter image description here



      which launched a rather simple (but effective) tool to import, rotate and (optionally) delete your photos:



      enter image description here



      In Windows 10, Microsoft decided not to make the "Import pictures and videos" option available in AutoPlay and, instead, offer the built in Windows 10 "photos" app.



      However you can right-click on a portable device from Windows Explorer and select "Import pictures and videos" that way.



      My question is: Is there any way to make the "Import photos and videos" wizard appear as an option in the Windows 10 AutoPlay settings? I'm lazy and don't want to keep having to do it from the Windows Explorer.










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      In Windows 7, when you plugged in an external camera, then you could select an AutoPlay setting entitled "Import pictures and videos":



      enter image description here



      which launched a rather simple (but effective) tool to import, rotate and (optionally) delete your photos:



      enter image description here



      In Windows 10, Microsoft decided not to make the "Import pictures and videos" option available in AutoPlay and, instead, offer the built in Windows 10 "photos" app.



      However you can right-click on a portable device from Windows Explorer and select "Import pictures and videos" that way.



      My question is: Is there any way to make the "Import photos and videos" wizard appear as an option in the Windows 10 AutoPlay settings? I'm lazy and don't want to keep having to do it from the Windows Explorer.







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          Perhaps it depends upon the device you are connecting to Windows 10? As an example, the following is a screenshot of the same Windows 10 interface you referenced above, taken from within my wife's profile. As you can see, she has her iPhone set to utilize AutoPlay with the option to Import photos and videos (Photos) enabled:



          AutoPlay Settings



          Additionally, you can navigate to the AutoPlay applet in the Control Panel and configure it there, along with audio and video disc options that aren't available within the Settings -> Devices -> AutoPlay interface:



          AutoPlay Control Panel



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          • Unfortunately that launches the Windows 10 photos app, not the "Import pictures and videos" wizard - which is what I want to use.

            – Richard
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          • Have updated the question to be clearer. Sorry about that, the perils of using stock images for your examples!

            – Richard
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          Perhaps it depends upon the device you are connecting to Windows 10? As an example, the following is a screenshot of the same Windows 10 interface you referenced above, taken from within my wife's profile. As you can see, she has her iPhone set to utilize AutoPlay with the option to Import photos and videos (Photos) enabled:



          AutoPlay Settings



          Additionally, you can navigate to the AutoPlay applet in the Control Panel and configure it there, along with audio and video disc options that aren't available within the Settings -> Devices -> AutoPlay interface:



          AutoPlay Control Panel



          (Source)






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          • Unfortunately that launches the Windows 10 photos app, not the "Import pictures and videos" wizard - which is what I want to use.

            – Richard
            Oct 31 '16 at 7:48











          • Have updated the question to be clearer. Sorry about that, the perils of using stock images for your examples!

            – Richard
            Oct 31 '16 at 8:05
















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          Perhaps it depends upon the device you are connecting to Windows 10? As an example, the following is a screenshot of the same Windows 10 interface you referenced above, taken from within my wife's profile. As you can see, she has her iPhone set to utilize AutoPlay with the option to Import photos and videos (Photos) enabled:



          AutoPlay Settings



          Additionally, you can navigate to the AutoPlay applet in the Control Panel and configure it there, along with audio and video disc options that aren't available within the Settings -> Devices -> AutoPlay interface:



          AutoPlay Control Panel



          (Source)






          share|improve this answer
























          • Unfortunately that launches the Windows 10 photos app, not the "Import pictures and videos" wizard - which is what I want to use.

            – Richard
            Oct 31 '16 at 7:48











          • Have updated the question to be clearer. Sorry about that, the perils of using stock images for your examples!

            – Richard
            Oct 31 '16 at 8:05














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          Perhaps it depends upon the device you are connecting to Windows 10? As an example, the following is a screenshot of the same Windows 10 interface you referenced above, taken from within my wife's profile. As you can see, she has her iPhone set to utilize AutoPlay with the option to Import photos and videos (Photos) enabled:



          AutoPlay Settings



          Additionally, you can navigate to the AutoPlay applet in the Control Panel and configure it there, along with audio and video disc options that aren't available within the Settings -> Devices -> AutoPlay interface:



          AutoPlay Control Panel



          (Source)






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          Perhaps it depends upon the device you are connecting to Windows 10? As an example, the following is a screenshot of the same Windows 10 interface you referenced above, taken from within my wife's profile. As you can see, she has her iPhone set to utilize AutoPlay with the option to Import photos and videos (Photos) enabled:



          AutoPlay Settings



          Additionally, you can navigate to the AutoPlay applet in the Control Panel and configure it there, along with audio and video disc options that aren't available within the Settings -> Devices -> AutoPlay interface:



          AutoPlay Control Panel



          (Source)







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          • Unfortunately that launches the Windows 10 photos app, not the "Import pictures and videos" wizard - which is what I want to use.

            – Richard
            Oct 31 '16 at 7:48











          • Have updated the question to be clearer. Sorry about that, the perils of using stock images for your examples!

            – Richard
            Oct 31 '16 at 8:05



















          • Unfortunately that launches the Windows 10 photos app, not the "Import pictures and videos" wizard - which is what I want to use.

            – Richard
            Oct 31 '16 at 7:48











          • Have updated the question to be clearer. Sorry about that, the perils of using stock images for your examples!

            – Richard
            Oct 31 '16 at 8:05

















          Unfortunately that launches the Windows 10 photos app, not the "Import pictures and videos" wizard - which is what I want to use.

          – Richard
          Oct 31 '16 at 7:48





          Unfortunately that launches the Windows 10 photos app, not the "Import pictures and videos" wizard - which is what I want to use.

          – Richard
          Oct 31 '16 at 7:48













          Have updated the question to be clearer. Sorry about that, the perils of using stock images for your examples!

          – Richard
          Oct 31 '16 at 8:05





          Have updated the question to be clearer. Sorry about that, the perils of using stock images for your examples!

          – Richard
          Oct 31 '16 at 8:05


















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