Windows 10: How to show thumbnail pictures instead of icon in Windows 10

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  1. How to show thumbnail pictures instead of icon in Windows 10


    Hello after searching for this answer through numerous posts from years back I finally figured out the solution myself. Here it is:


    How to display you picture thumbnails instead of generic icon picture in Windows 10 OS:


    1. Open File Explorer (Manila folder icon at bottom on task bar)

    2. At the Top Click on 'View"

    3. Select Large Icons (so you can see them easier)

    4. Click on Pictures from the file path on the left

    5. Press Ctrl 'A' to select All

    6. At the top Right click the drop down arrow under 'Options' then select "Change folder and search options"

    7. Under folder options click the 'View' tab

    8. (Be certain that all of your files are Still Highlighted, if not cancel out of the folder options and

    Repeat steps 4 - 7

    9. Next, under "Advanced Settings" DE-Select the first entry for "Always show icons, never thumbnails"

    10. Click "Apply" then OK.

    :)
     
    Marlamldapril17, Feb 23, 2019
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  2. Windows 10 showing device icons instead of thumbnails in folders

    Thanks for the feedback. In that case, let's look into the appearance and performance settings of your computer. Please follow the steps below:

    • In the Cortana search bar, type in Adjust the appearance and performance of Windows, then click it in the search results to open the
      Performance Options window.
    • In the Virtual Effects tab, ensure that the Show thumbnails instead of icons option is checked.
    • Click Apply, then OK.

    If the folders still show the device icon, then please go back to the
    Performance Options
    window, tick Adjust for best appearance option, then click
    Apply > OK. Check if the folders are showing thumbnails. If it's still the same, then go back to the
    Performance Options window and tick Let Windows choose what's best for my computer.

    Update us with the result.

    Regards.
     
    Vanessa Yar, Feb 23, 2019
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  3. Windows 10 showing device icons instead of thumbnails in folders

    Hi me15prg9926,

    There's a possibility that some folder settings may have changed. It could be set to show icons and not thumbnails. To verify that, please follow the steps below:

    • Open the File Explorer.
    • Click the View tab.
    • On the upper-right corner, click Options.
    • On the Folder Options, click the View tab.
    • Under Files and Folders, uncheck Always show icons, never thumbnails.
    • Click Apply, then OK.

    Once done, try checking if the folder icons are already showing thumbnails.

    Update us with the result.

    Regards.
     
    Vanessa Yar, Feb 23, 2019
    #3
  4. How to show thumbnail pictures instead of icon in Windows 10

    thumbnails not showing

    After I uploaded windows 10 only the icon for pictures shows. No thumbnails. I went to system properties and "show thumbnails instead of icons" IS checked. still no thumbnails. What's next?
     
    AutumnHendrickson, Feb 23, 2019
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