Windows 10: How to have thumbnails on .ico files on OneDrive Windows 10?

I searched and followed all the basic procedures that some people suggested about this matter.I also looked it up on Microsoft itself. Solved all the thumbnails problems for all the file types I usually look at except for the .ICO files.Neither on PC with OneDrive sync nor online can I see the thumbnails for .ICO files. Only the logo for the APP that opens it by default.What I need is a real workaround because Microsoft doesn't have a fix for it.As you can see in the attached image I use it with Medium-sized and still no thumbnails. For Large and Tiles is the same.The strange thing is that

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How to have thumbnails on .ico files on OneDrive (Windows 10)?

Thank you very much for reaching out! As an Independent Advisor and fellow Microsoft user, I'm more than happy to assist you.



Here are a few potential solutions you might consider to address the issue you're experiencing. I kindly ask that you keep me updated on the outcomes after trying them.

1. Disable Files On-Demand:
   
   • One of the primary solutions is to disable the Files On-Demand feature in OneDrive settings. This feature can sometimes prevent thumbnails from being generated for files stored in OneDrive.
     
   • To disable Files On-Demand:
     
     1. Right-click the OneDrive icon in the taskbar.
        
     2. Select "Settings."
        
     3. Go to the "Settings" tab and uncheck "Save space and download files as you use them".
        
2. Clear Thumbnail Cache:
   
   • A corrupted thumbnail cache can prevent thumbnails from displaying correctly. Clearing the cache can force Windows to rebuild it.
     
   • To clear the thumbnail cache:
     
     1. Open "Disk Cleanup" by searching for it in the Start menu.
        
     2. Select the drive where OneDrive is located.
        
     3. Check the "Thumbnails" option and click "OK" to delete the cache.
        
3. Enable "Always Keep on This Device":
   
   • For files that need to display thumbnails, ensure they are always available offline.
     
   • To enable this:
     
     1. Right-click the file or folder in OneDrive.
        
     2. Select "Always keep on this device".
        
4. Update OneDrive and Windows:
   
   • Ensure that both OneDrive and Windows are up to date, as updates can fix bugs and improve functionality.
     
   • Check for updates in the OneDrive settings and Windows Update in the Settings app.
     
5. Use Web Version:
   
   • If the issue persists, try accessing OneDrive through the web browser to see if thumbnails display correctly there.
     

• File Size and Format:
  
  • Ensure that the .ico files are not larger than 100MB, as OneDrive does not generate thumbnails for files exceeding this size.
    
  • Verify that the .ico files are in a supported format and size (e.g., 16x16, 32x32, etc.).
    
• Group Policy and Registry Settings:
  
  • Modifying Group Policy and Registry settings related to file paths and icon handling might help.
    
  • Navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > File Explorer and enable "Allow the use of remote paths in file shortcut icons".
    

Please feel free to reach out if you require any additional assistance. I'm here to help!

 

OneDrive (Windows 10): .ico Files - No Thumbnail for Icon Pics

I see for every .ico icon file placed in the OneDrive folder, the thumbnail view which helps me identify the .ico file has disappeared. Instead it seems to be some generic icon. See attached. Is there some way to get the thumbnail view back for .ico files? It helps identify these icons. The .ico files display correctly (as thumbnails) on the desktop and in folders outside OneDrive. The problem seems to be in the OneDrive folder. Other image file icons (.jpg, .png, etc.) display properly with their thumbnail. Thanks!

 

Thumbnails of ICO files down't show up if stored in OneDrive


Ever since Microsoft OneDrive updated to Version 2017 (Build 17.3.7059.0930), all my PDF files that I have stored show thumbnails which never happened before. Great.





However, all my ICO (*.ico) files no longer show thumbnails after they are synched like they used to. Here is a screenshot I took showing the new icons I saved yesterday (which haven't been synched) and older ones that are synched.





How do I get my icon thumbnails back?

What I've already done:

1. Rebuild icon cache (Go to C:\Users\<your username>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer; delete all iconcache_*.db files)
2. Icrease size of icon cache (Regedit; KEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer; New String Value "Max cached icons"; Set to 8MB "8192")