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Microsoft Photo Editor was the default editor that came with Office 97. 2000 and XP edition. But that got discontinued and replaced from Office 2003 and on. If you had Office XP or 2000 and installed Office 2003, it removed MPE and instead installed Microsoft Picture Manager. So if you wanted it back, lets say the workaround is a little bit steep. So instead of that, if you still want it back. You can install and use it via the portable (you can carry it in a USB without installing) version of MSP.

How To Install

Once you download the Zip file, just unload to your Program Files folder, then whenever you want to use it,  just search for it with Windows Search or from your Start Search since it also works in Vista and 7. Just run it in compatibility mode if it is not working correctly and it will run. You can also can go to the install folder and send a shortcut to  your desktop, add it to the start menu or pin it to the taskbar in the case of Windows 7. All possible since the app its signed and got a icon.

Why Would You Want This App Now?

The good thing about MSP is its simplicity and very light in resources from Windows XP standards to now. Also, that unlike MPM, This app can actually edit photos very well.

Even if it has passed over a decade from the debut of Microsoft Photo Editor. It is a simple app that can be used for simple photo editing without depending of Windows Live Gallery or Microsoft Paint. That alone makes it a good little app to have around just in case. More since it is portable and you can carry it around in a USB drive or SD card.

And the best is that it is so easy to use i don’t even have to explain anything of it. If you have used a Windows PC in the last 15 years, You know how to use this app.

Linkage

Microsoft Photo Editor Info       <—Wikipedia Entry

Microsoft Photo Editor               <—Download Page

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