Windows 10: PDF files not showing in Windows Explorer Preview

Discus and support PDF files not showing in Windows Explorer Preview in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; SO FRUSTRATING!!I've been trying to find a solution for months!I hate Adobe so I open all my PDFs in Edge. But for some reason they have stopped... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by JenDingbat, Dec 19, 2024.

  1. JENDINGBAT
    JenDingbat Win User

    PDF files not showing in Windows Explorer Preview


    SO FRUSTRATING!!I've been trying to find a solution for months!I hate Adobe so I open all my PDFs in Edge. But for some reason they have stopped appearing in Windows Explorer preview pane.I've put them back to open with Adobe Reader, they appeared days then back to not showing. I've tried going back to opening them in Edge by default and keep trying back in Adobe default but none are showing in preview!!! aaaggh!In Windows Explorer, I disable and then re-enable Show Preview Handlers.It works only when I close and reopen Explorer but then when I go back the next time I'm on my pc, they disappe

    :)
     
    JenDingbat, Dec 19, 2024
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  2. PANES-RUBIC
    panes-rubic Win User

    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, Dec 19, 2024
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  3. GAD FELDAN
    Gad Feldan Win User
    File explorer in windows 10 does not preview pdf documents

    I have Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. I followed all the instructions listed at Redirecting bd1c-6811b6dc9b58 and yet there is no pdf
    preview in the file explorer. In the past I had a preview of pdf files in the file explorer. So I ask, is it because of the latest windows updates, I do not have a preview of pdf files now?
     
    Gad Feldan, Dec 19, 2024
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  4. GAD FELDAN
    Gad Feldan Win User

    PDF files not showing in Windows Explorer Preview

    File explorer in windows 10 does not preview pdf documents

    Yes. More than that, I have Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. I followed all the instructions listed at Redirecting bd1c-6811b6dc9b58 and
    yet there is no pdf preview in the file explorer. In the past I had a preview of pdf files in the file explorer. So I ask, is it because of the latest windows updates, I do not have a preview of pdf files now?
     
    Gad Feldan, Dec 19, 2024
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