Lena Rivera
Microsoft Paint is a graphics editing programme that comes pre-installed on Windows operating systems. It has been a staple of Windows computers since its initial release in 1985. While the app has been upgraded over the years, some users have expressed a desire to revert to the classic version of Paint. Whether you're using Windows 10 or Windows 11, finding Paint on your computer is a straightforward process.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 |
| Method 1 | Click Start and type "Paint" in the search bar |
| Method 2 | Open Microsoft Paint by clicking the Windows icon, scrolling down to the "Windows Accessories" folder, and selecting "Paint" |
| Method 3 | Press Windows key + R and type "mspaint" in the Run dialog box |
| Reinstallation | Uninstall and reinstall Paint from the Control Panel, then get it from Microsoft's website |
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What You'll Learn
How to find Paint in Windows 10
Microsoft Paint is a pioneering tool in digital artistry that was first released in 1985 as part of Windows 1.0. Here are some ways to find Paint in Windows 10:
Use the Search Bar
Click on the Start menu and type "Paint" in the search bar. You can also click on the Windows icon at the bottom left corner, scroll down to the "'Windows Accessories' folder", and select "Paint".
Use the Run Dialog Box
Press the Windows key + R together and type "mspaint" in the Run dialog box.
Pin Paint to Your Taskbar or Start Menu
Right-click on the Paint icon in the Start menu or search results and choose "Pin to taskbar" or "Pin to Start".
Create a Desktop Shortcut
Right-click on the Paint icon in the Start menu or search results and select "More", then "Open File Location". Right-click on the Paint icon again and choose "Create shortcut".
Uninstall and Reinstall Paint
If you can't find or use certain features of Paint, try restarting your computer. If that doesn't work, update your Windows OS for compatibility with the newest version of Paint. You can also uninstall and reinstall Paint from the Control Panel, then download it again from Microsoft's website.
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How to open Paint in Windows 11
Paint is a versatile and user-friendly graphics editing app that comes pre-installed with Windows 11. It is suitable for creating simple drawings and basic image editing tasks such as cropping, resizing, drawing, and adding text.
To open Paint in Windows 11, follow these steps:
- Click on the Windows Start button, which is located at the bottom-left corner of your screen.
- Type "Paint" in the search bar.
- Press Enter.
- The Paint app should now open.
Alternatively, you can also locate the Paint application by following this path: C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.Paint_11.*.*.*_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\PaintApp\mspaint.exe.
Note that the numbers in the path may vary depending on the version of Paint installed on your system.
If you cannot find Paint using the above methods, you can try uninstalling and reinstalling the app. Here are the steps:
- From the Start menu, search for the Settings app and open it.
- Select "Apps," then select "Installed apps."
- Find or search for "Paint."
- Select the three dots to the right and choose "Uninstall."
- Confirm the uninstallation by selecting "Uninstall" again.
- After uninstalling, you can reinstall Paint by downloading the installer file from the Microsoft website or the Microsoft Store.
By following these steps, you should be able to open and use Paint on your Windows 11 computer.
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How to pin Paint to your taskbar
Pinning Paint to your taskbar makes it easier to access the program whenever you need it. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to do it:
Step 1: Find the Paint app
You can find the Paint app by clicking on the Windows icon in the bottom-left corner of your screen and typing "Paint" in the search bar. Alternatively, you can press the Windows key + R and type "mspaint" in the Run dialog box.
Step 2: Right-click on the Paint app
Once you have located the Paint app, right-click on the app icon. You can right-click on the icon in the start menu, search results, or from the app icon in the taskbar if it is already open.
Step 3: Select "Pin to taskbar"
After right-clicking on the Paint app icon, you will see a menu with several options. Select "Pin to taskbar" from this menu.
Additional tips:
If you want to create a desktop shortcut for Paint, you can do so by right-clicking on the app icon and selecting "Create shortcut." You can also pin other items to your taskbar, such as folders, files, drives, and websites, by following similar steps.
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How to create a Paint desktop shortcut
- Right-click on the desktop, open 'New' in the menu, and select 'Shortcut' from the sub-list.
- In the 'Create Shortcut' window, type 'mspaint' and tap 'Next'.
- Input 'Paint' to name the shortcut and choose 'Finish'.
For Windows 11, the process is slightly different:
- Open the Start Menu, select 'All apps', then scroll down until you see 'Paint'.
- Drag the Paint icon to your desktop.
Alternatively, you can try the following:
- Open File Explorer and paste the following into the address bar and hit enter: %windir%\explorer.exe shell:::{4234d49b-0245-4df3-b780-3893943456e1}.
- A folder will open with various app icons, including Paint. Right-click on the Paint icon and select 'Create Desktop Shortcut'.
Please note that some users have reported difficulties creating a Paint shortcut on Windows 11, as the 'Paint' application does not have an 'Open file location' option. In such cases, you may need to set Windows Explorer to show hidden files and take ownership of the 'WindowsApps' folder to locate the 'mspaint.exe' file and create a desktop shortcut from there.
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How to uninstall and reinstall Paint
To uninstall Microsoft Paint (also known as Paintbrush or MS Paint), you must be using Windows 10 22H2 19045.3758 or later. First, open the Start menu and search for the Settings app. Open the Settings app and select 'Apps', then 'Installed apps'. Find Paint in the list of installed apps, select the three dots to the right of it, and click 'Uninstall'. Confirm that you want to uninstall the app by clicking 'Uninstall' again.
To reinstall Paint, download the Paint installer file. Open the file to run the installer and follow the instructions provided until the setup is complete.
Paint is now also available as a Microsoft Store app. To reinstall Paint from the Microsoft Store, open the Settings app and click on the 'Apps' icon. Click on 'Apps & features' on the left side and then 'Optional features' on the right. Click 'Add a feature', scroll down, and check 'Microsoft Paint'. Finally, click 'Install'.
Microsoft Paint has been included with all versions of Microsoft Windows. In 2017, Microsoft added Paint to the list of deprecated Windows features and announced that it would become a free standalone application. However, Paint continued to be included with Windows 10 in later builds.
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Frequently asked questions
To find Paint on your Windows PC, click the Start menu at the bottom left of your screen. Type "Paint" in the search bar and wait for the results. Click on the Paint app. You can also access Paint by scrolling down the Start menu and finding the Windows Accessories folder.
Right-click on your desktop, then hover over the "New" option and select "Shortcut." Type "%windir%\system32\mspaint.exe" (without quotation marks) into the first window that opens, then click "Next." Name your shortcut "Paint" and click "Finish."
There is no exact counterpart to Microsoft Paint within macOS. However, your Mac may have a built-in app called Preview, which does everything Paint can do. You can also download drawing and editing apps like Paint S, Capto, and Tayasui Sketches from the Mac App Store.
If you can't find Paint in the Start menu or search bar, try updating your Windows OS to ensure compatibility with the newest version of Paint. You can also uninstall and reinstall Paint from the Control Panel, then get it from Microsoft's website.
