Windows 10: icon previews missing in explorer

Discus and support icon previews missing in explorer in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; hello!i removed the default for opening .cur files, and now they show as blank files in explorer, as opposed to showing what the icon looks like. how... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by k9left04 3000 k9left04, Jan 3, 2025.

  1. K9LEFT04 3000 K9LEFT04
    k9left04 3000 k9left04 Win User

    icon previews missing in explorer


    hello!i removed the default for opening .cur files, and now they show as blank files in explorer, as opposed to showing what the icon looks like. how to fix?windows 11, newest versionsecond pic is what id like it to show, the image content, first is what it is currently.

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    k9left04 3000 k9left04, Jan 3, 2025
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  2. MICHAEL GALL
    Michael Gall Win User

    preview/details pane in explorer

    Hi,

    Setting the Preview pane to show or hide in File Explorer will apply to all folders. If you wish to hide the Preview pane in File Explorer, we suggest that you follow the steps below:

    • Open File Explorer.
    • Tap on View tab.
    • Click Preview Pane to view/hide it.

    We would appreciate it if you could get back to us and provide us your feedback.
     
    Michael Gall, Jan 3, 2025
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  3. EESHWAR KUMAR
    Eeshwar Kumar Win User
    Using File explorer can stop given preview

    Hi,

    We understand the issue you are facing and will assist you.

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

    • Open File Explorer.
    • Click on View.
    • Click on Preview pane.

    If the issue still persists,

    • Open File explorer.
    • Click on View.
    • Click on Folder options.
    • Under View tab, check the option for Always show icons, never thumbnails.
    • Click on Apply and OK.

    Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Jan 3, 2025
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  4. PANES-RUBIC
    panes-rubic Win User

    icon previews missing in explorer

    How to fix PDF Preview in File Explorer?

    I need help to Preview PDFs with File Explorer but below steps are not working.

    [Fix] PDF Thumbnail and Preview Not Showing in Explorer

    Preliminary step – Enable thumbnails and preview handlers in Explorer

    1. Open Folder Options
    2. Enable “Show preview handlers in preview pane”
    3. Uncheck “Always show icons, never thumbnails
    If thumbnail and preview functionality is still missing for PDF file types, proceed to the next step.

    Microsoft PowerToys is not acceptable alternative because it is not approved; my guess is PowerToys utility could wreak havoc within the Windows operating system; as such, novice users have often been encouraged to use caution.


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    Operating System: 19041.1.amd64fre.vb_release.191206-1406 10.0.0.0.2.4

    Explorer, 10.0.19041.2311 (WinBuild.160101.0800)

    Kind Regards

    Sunny
     
    panes-rubic, Jan 3, 2025
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