Photo Collage

Anonymous
2013-11-02T13:46:39+00:00

When I purchased my new computer it came with Windows 8. I was pleasantly surprised when my photos popped up on the desktop in a collage manner, sort of like a screensaver. When I upgraded to 8.1, this feature has gone away. I miss it and would love to have it back.  If anyone knows how to accomplish this, please reply!! Thanks.  Connie York

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Anonymous
2013-11-05T20:37:42+00:00

No, I am not referring to Screensaver.  With Windows 8 on my new computer, it was a pleasant surprise that happened when I opened Photos.  There was an arrow that showed up at the bottom left of my screen, I believe it actually said "shuffle" and when I clicked it, my photos came up, covered the screen like a collage, different sizes, etc.  It was amazing.  Then, when I upgraded to 8.1, this option was no longer there.  I have done some research and seen this same situation from several others.  We did not do anything in Windows 8 to make this collage happen--it just happened, and it was great. Now it is gone.  Anything that can be done to bring this back would be appreciated.  I have started using the screensaver option since I lost the previous feature, but it is just not the same.  Thanks, Connie York

Thanks for taking the time to post to the forum Connie.

The feature you are referring to was not implemented in the new Windows 8.1 Photos app.  I have noted your request to bring this feature back and will bring it up with the product group.

Thanks,

Gregg

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  1. Anonymous
    2016-05-16T13:50:49+00:00

    Since Microsoft won't listen to any of their customers - This works better than what is left after the 8.1 upgrade.

    Is it your opinion that Microsoft should accommodate the desires of all of the one-billion+ Windows users?

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-05-16T16:31:07+00:00

    I really don't think I understand where you are coming from.  Microsoft gives - Microsoft takes. The rest of us try to pick up the pieces.

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-05-16T17:20:18+00:00

    You said "...Microsoft won't listen to any of their customers..."  That's plainly wrong, but it fails even as hyperbole because there's clearly no way to keep all Windows users satisfied all the time.

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  4. Anonymous
    2016-05-16T17:39:57+00:00

    Well, excuse me. I am sorry if I have offended you.

    Only passed along information that has been of help to me. It might also be of use to others.

    I have received no help from you. I'll take what I have learned here and continue on with my life.

    Thank you for all of your help and information.

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