Windows 10: How to preview pictures with thumbnail while exploring files

I am unable to preview images in a file. We just updated our Virtual Machines and I am no longer able to look through my photos with a small preview pane. I've looked online for a solution to this, but I don't have the option to "uncheck" Always show icons, never thumbnails:



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"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.

 

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...

 

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.