How to Uninstall Raw Image Extension in Windows 11
Question details
The user wants to remove the Raw Image Extension from their Windows 11 system, but the application is not visible in the standard Installed Updates section.
- Product
- Windows 11
- Device & OS
- Windows 11 Home
- Scenario
- Removing an unused or malfunctioning image preview extension to free up space or resolve image viewing conflicts.
- Observed behavior
- The Raw Image Extension does not appear under the expected Installed Updates list, varying based on how it was originally installed.
Ensure that you are logged into Windows 11 with an administrator account, as standard accounts may not have the necessary permissions to uninstall system apps and extensions.
Uninstall Using Windows 11 Installed Apps Settings
This is the most straightforward method for removing the extension if it was installed directly via the Microsoft Store.
Windows 11 centralizes most user-installed applications and Store extensions in the modern Settings menu. If the Raw Image Extension was downloaded from the Store, it will appear here.
Press the Windows key + I on your keyboard, or click the Start menu and select the gear icon to open Settings.
Select 'Apps' from the left-hand sidebar, then click on 'Installed apps' to view the complete list of software on your device.
Scroll down the list or type 'Raw Image Extension' into the search bar at the top of the app list.
Click the three-dot menu icon next to the Raw Image Extension and select 'Uninstall' from the dropdown menu to remove it.
Remove via Control Panel Installed Updates
Use this method if the extension was installed as part of a standalone Windows update package and is missing from the modern Apps list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I find the Raw Image Extension in Windows 11 Settings?
If the extension was installed via a system update rather than the Microsoft Store, it might only appear under 'Installed Updates' in the legacy Control Panel instead of the modern Settings app.
Will uninstalling the Raw Image Extension delete my RAW photos?
No, uninstalling the extension only removes the ability of Windows 11 to natively preview and generate thumbnails for those files. Your original CR2 or RAW photo files will remain completely intact on your hard drive.
Can I reinstall the Raw Image Extension later if I need it?
Yes, you can easily reinstall the Raw Image Extension for free at any time by searching for it in the Microsoft Store app on Windows 11.
