Windows 10: File Explorer Thumbnail Preview Spacing

Discus and support File Explorer Thumbnail Preview Spacing in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Greetings, I've recently switched from Windows 7 to 10 and I've noticed a behavior that I was curious about. If possible, I'd like to remedy it, but... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by starkline, Dec 22, 2019.

  1. starkline Win User

    File Explorer Thumbnail Preview Spacing


    Greetings,
    I've recently switched from Windows 7 to 10 and I've noticed a behavior that I was curious about. If possible, I'd like to remedy it, but Google searching doesn't really yield any meaningful results.

    Here's the issue I'm seeing.

    If I set Windows to show thumbnail previews and use (as an example) extra large size icons, I see this:


    File Explorer Thumbnail Preview Spacing [​IMG]


    However, in Windows 7 things looked like this:


    File Explorer Thumbnail Preview Spacing [​IMG]


    Interestingly, when the "dead space" between the previews is not truncated as in pic 1, if I scroll down and then back up, the thumbnail previews will "delete" the dead space and look nice and compact. However, it will only delete the dead space for the previews that were "off screen." Like this:


    File Explorer Thumbnail Preview Spacing [​IMG]


    I'd like to get Windows 10 to behave like Windows 7 and show thumbnail previews as in pic 2. I've tried deleting and rebuilding the icon cache, but this has no effect. I've also got a dual boot (Win10 and Win10). My second Win10 boot is a completely fresh install, and the same exact behavior is exhibited.

    Windows 10 Pro 1909 18363.535

    All that said, in Windows 7 there were definitely issues with what I'm describing. In Windows 7's case, if the "dead space" wasn't truncated, then an icon cache rebuild solved the issue.

    Does anyone know how to get Windows 10 to show previews with the "dead space" truncated like in pic 2, or is this the new normal for Windows 10?

    :)
     
    starkline, Dec 22, 2019
    #1
  2. Paolo Mag Win User

    "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.
     
    Paolo Mag, Dec 22, 2019
    #2
  3. Preview and thumbnails of pdf files are not available

    Hi Michelle, my name is Martin and I'm an Independent Advisor. I'll try to help you here.

    Preview and Thumbnails of PDF files can be disabled on your PC . . .

    I suggest that you follow steps below to enable this feature

    Start Adobe Reader

    Tap on Edit in the menu bar and select Preferences

    Under Categories highlight General

    Put the checkmark next to the box Enable PDF thumbnail previews in Windows Explorer

    I also recommend the article - Enable thumbnail of PDFs in Windows Explorer to get further information

    https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/using/enable-pd...
     
    Martin Jenkinss, Dec 22, 2019
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  4. Allan Mej Win User

    File Explorer Thumbnail Preview Spacing

    Thumbnails in Explorer not opening for preview

    Hi Lyn,

    There are many possible reasons why you are unable to open some thumbnails on the file explorer. For us to assist, kindly provide these following information:

    • Are you using Insider preview?
    • May we have a screenshot of the thumbnails that you are unable to open.
    • What are the troubleshooting methods that you've tried so far?

    We'll be looking forward for your reply.

    Regards.
     
    Allan Mej, Dec 22, 2019
    #4
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