Windows 10: I broke my File Explorer View. Can't see space on Drives

Discus and support I broke my File Explorer View. Can't see space on Drives in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; [ATTACH] I did something dumb and I can't undo it. The top image below is what my This Computer looks like now. I want it to show the drive letter,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/zonomo1, Jan 6, 2020.

  1. I broke my File Explorer View. Can't see space on Drives

    /u/zonomo1, Jan 6, 2020
    #1

  2. How to display tile view for pictures in the File Explorer.

    Hi Matthew,



    I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.



    This issue might occur if there is change in files view settings.



    I suggest you to follow the steps below to turn on Tiles view of pictures.

    1. Open File Explorer where pictures are present.

    2. Right click on the blank space in the File Explorer.

    3. Then click on View option from the list and choose
    Tiles.





    Please get back to us with an update on issue with Windows 10, we will be happy to help.



    Thank you.
     
    Nyima Yonten, Jan 6, 2020
    #2
  3. setting default view for Winodws Explorer Search Reasults

    Thank you for the detailed response. To change the search result's view from content to list, we suggest following the steps below:

    • Open the File Explorer and try to search for files.
    • In the toolbar, open the View tab and click List
      to change the view.
    • Once changed, close the File Explorer.
    • Open the File Explorer again and try to search to see if the setting has been retained.

    After performing the steps above, reply back to us so we can provide additional help.
     
    Jennifer Cha, Jan 6, 2020
    #3
  4. Arun B J Win User

    I broke my File Explorer View. Can't see space on Drives

    File Explorer and viewing pictures

    Hi,



    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.



    I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.


    • Open File Explorer.

    • Click on View Tab.

    • Select Detail panel.

    • Now if you click on any picture or file you will be able to see the information at the top right corner.


    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.
     
    Arun B J, Jan 6, 2020
    #4
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