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
    2014-03-17T16:52:33+00:00

    Hearing is not actually doing which is what i was hoping to read.

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-03-17T17:05:58+00:00

    There have been many responses, all in favour of having it back. I'm surprised that you say that the Photo app team also liked it. If it was liked, can you explain why it was removed?

    I would like to hear that it is being reinstated rather than a post saying that users like it. I would have thought that was patently obvious.

    Perhaps in time for next Christmas then.....

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-03-19T01:17:45+00:00

    I agree.  This is a really nice feature. For ex. it's great when you have annual events. You can show fun pictures of the last event without having the focus on any one picture, which can at times put people on the spot.

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-08-08T17:01:40+00:00

    I would love to see this feature brought back, as well!  I really, really enjoyed it!

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