Windows 10: file explorer preview php extension files

File Explorer cannot preview files with extension php, which are text files,

please advise how to do this

:)

 

"This file can't be previewed" problem in explorer

Hi Deborah,

For us to provide an accurate resolution, kindly elaborate the issue by answering the questions listed below:

• Since when have you been experiencing this issue?
• Were there any changes on your PC before this happened like software or updates installed?

For initial troubleshooting, we suggest that you follow the steps listed below:

• Open File Explorer.
• Access this link
  
  C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer
• Delete all the files.
• After deleting the files kindly try and see if there's a thumbnail preview of your files.

We're looking forward to your response.

 

How to make Windows 10 Explorer to preview files w/o extension?

I found several links for making Windows Explorer to preview the content of files (in the Preview Pane) with a given filename extension, like ".log" or ".me". However, many open source projects contain text
files, like makefile, readme, contributors... without file name extension. I'd like to see their content in the Preview Pane.

I saw registry edits suggested, but they don't seem to work with Windows-10 (editing "HKLM\\SOFTWARE\\Classes\\."). Is there a trick to specify preview options in the registry for files which have no file name
extension?

Similar questions have been posted to SuperUser.com, StackOverflow and reddit, but they did not receive any or any relevant or working answer. Some users suggested renaming the files to have ".txt" extension,
but it interferes with version controls, may conflict with existing files, and takes longer than a preview would. Another option could be replacing Explorer e.g. with TotalCommander, which has a built-in preview function, showing the content of this, and many
more file types. That would not work in a corporate environment, with standardized Windows installations.

 

Restore .php file extension


Hi Brink,

I need some help here. How do i restore my .php file extension because i accidentally use "notepad" apps to open with this ext. I trying to migrate my wordpress site but made the made the blunder, and not sure what type of apps to open the .php file extension, so use the wrong one..

Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

khim