Windows 10: how do you fix the error: " Always show icons, never thumbnails"

Discus and support how do you fix the error: " Always show icons, never thumbnails" in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Dear My computer also encountered an error :" Always show icons, never thumbnails", just like yours. Please send me how to fix the detailsThank you so... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by dodangchung, Nov 17, 2019.

  1. how do you fix the error: " Always show icons, never thumbnails"


    Dear

    My computer also encountered an error :" Always show icons, never thumbnails", just like yours. Please send me how to fix the detailsThank you so much.

    :)
     
    dodangchung, Nov 17, 2019
    #1
  2. Rose Cal Win User

    Icons and thumbnails not showing

    Hi,

    It is possible that icons and thumbnails are not showing due to corruptions. To assist you better, we'd like to ask if what troubleshooting steps have you done so far.

    Meanwhile, we suggest that you follow the steps provided in this article by clicking on this

    link
    . It will let you scan for corruptions and will provide you a remedy.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Rose Cal, Nov 17, 2019
    #2
  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, Nov 17, 2019
    #3
  4. how do you fix the error: " Always show icons, never thumbnails"

    "Always show icons, never thumbnails" option not available

    Hello,

    The issue that you’ve encountered regarding the settings to view the thumbnails on the
    File Explorer of your Windows 10 computer may be caused by some configuration or programs that prevent Windows from working properly. To sort out your concern, we suggest that you manage the
    File Explorer settings and select the Always show icons, never thumbnails option. To do this, you may follow the step below:

    • Click Start, type File Explorer, and then press
      Enter.
    • On the File Explorer window, click the View tab > Options > Change folder and search options > View
      tab.
    • Under the Advanced settings section, select the Always show icons, never thumbnails option.
    • Click the Apply > OK button to save the changes.
    • Once you’re done, you may check if the issue persists.

    Keep us updated about your concern for additional assistance.
     
    Joseph Ban, Nov 17, 2019
    #4
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