Windows 10: No Preview on Icon

I'm going nuts trying to figure this out. I cannot get my picture icons to show previews of the pictures. They only show a generic blue icon. I've gone into view settings and the box to show previews is checked but they will not preview. Nothing will work. Can someone please help. It's a nightmare trying to find photos.

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File Explorer Bug. No Icon Preview. Layout disabled on View menu

Hi,

For us to better assist you with your File Explorer issue, we'd like to know if you've installed any Windows updates prior to this issue (e.g. Windows 10 Fall Creators Update)?

For us to troubleshoot the issue, we suggest booting your computer in safe mode.

Note: Safe mode starts Windows in a basic state, using a limited set of files and drivers.

We're looking forward to your reply.

 

File Explorer Bug. No Icon Preview. Layout disabled on View menu

I've just encountered a couple of error with File Explorer that I suspect are related.

1. When I look at the contents of any any folder all the icons are just a plain white document icon regardless of the type of file. If I look at the directory trees on the left hand side the only icons that have retained their correct image are the special
Windows folders like Desktop or Documents. If I double-click on a file it knows which application to use to open it so somewhere under the hood Windows understands the type of file it is.

2. If I go to the ribbon bar and click on the View menu every Layout option appears disabled except for the current default option for that specific folder. e.g. on one folder they were all disabled except for Large Icons which has black text. I went to
a different folder that I normally use a Detail view with and on that one the Detail view is the only enabled option, the files are laid out

 

I am not sure which "view settings" you were referring to.
However, have you tried this ? ..........................

Open your Pictures folder > click View at top > extreme right side of the ribbon, click Options > click Change folder and search options (screenshot #1) >
Next screen, click View at top > make sure to UN-check the box "Always show icons never thumbnails" > Apply/OK.(screenshot #2)

screenshot #1.......





screenshot #2 .......

 

Well, I was doing that totally a** backwards! Thanks!