Windows 10: PDF Icon in File explorer gone

Discus and support PDF Icon in File explorer gone in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; My PDF icon in file explorer suddenly just shows a white blank page instead of the previous default PDF icon. I've tried show preview handlers and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by AllenZ1, Feb 13, 2025.

  1. ALLENZ1
    AllenZ1 Win User

    PDF Icon in File explorer gone


    My PDF icon in file explorer suddenly just shows a white blank page instead of the previous default PDF icon. I've tried show preview handlers and always show icon, never thumbnails options in the view tab but it does not work. It does not affect my ability to open the PDF, but it makes my organization harder and makes it more confusing as I have other applications that do not have an icon. Icons for other applications still seem to exist. See image below for example.

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    AllenZ1, Feb 13, 2025
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  2. BANDITRVP
    banditrvp Win User

    File Explorer - Some PDF's show thumbnail image, some don’t

    In Windows 10 File Explorer, I see thumbnails for a few of my pdf files but still see the generic Adobe pdf icon for most of them.

    • In Windows 10 folder options, the checkbox for “Always show icons, never thumbnails” is unchecked.
    • On the Adobe Reader preferences general tab, “Enable PDF thumbnails previews in Windows Explorer” is checked.
    • Adobe Acrobat is set as my default PDF viewer.
    • I have used Disk Cleanup to delete all my thumbnails to clear and rebuild the cache, yet the problem persists.
    Any suggestions on how I can see all the pdf icons as thumbnails?
    Windows 10 Pro, Version 1903, Build 18362.657
    Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (20.006.20034)

    I asked over in the Adobe Acrobat Reader forum a few days ago but have received no replies.


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    Ron
     
    banditrvp, Feb 13, 2025
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  3. GERALD MAL
    Gerald Mal Win User
    Pdf file

    Hello Bhaumik,

    For you to download and access the PDF files, please follow the steps below:

    • Please download and install the UC browser and Xodo PDF Reader & Editor from Windows Store.
    • Once installed, please download the PDF file from a web page using the
      UC browser       by tapping the PDF file you wish to download > Click
      Regular Download      .
    • Once the PDF file is downloaded, please go to App list >
      Xodo application       > Menu icon > Recent Documents > tap the
      PDF file you've downloaded from UC browser.

    Please note that if you have an existing PDF Reader application installed on your phone, we suggest that you uninstall it first.


    Let us know if this works for you.
     
    Gerald Mal, Feb 13, 2025
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  4. PANES-RUBIC
    panes-rubic Win User

    PDF Icon in File explorer gone

    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, Feb 13, 2025
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