Windows 10: Preview Pane missing or not working; Cannot preview Files in Windows 10 Explorer

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  1. WINCLUB
    WinClub New Member

    Preview Pane missing or not working; Cannot preview Files in Windows 10 Explorer

    WinClub, Nov 24, 2020
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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, Nov 24, 2020
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  3. ECLASSBUD
    Eclassbud Win User
    Video in the preview pane

    Aileen,

    Thank you so much for your reply.

    What I really need to know is how get the video to play in the preview pane. Prior to Windows 10, this worked wonderfully and was an asset. Now, it requires making changes to the Windows registry - not recommended due to the enormous amount of issues with
    Windows 10.

    Any other suggestions?
     
    Eclassbud, Nov 24, 2020
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  4. MITHIN_EJ
    Mithin_EJ Win User

    Preview Pane missing or not working; Cannot preview Files in Windows 10 Explorer

    Preview pane doesn't work in Windows 10

    Hi RuthZekowski,

    Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Community.

    1. Are you facing issue with all your files or any particular files?
    2. Which version of Windows you are using?
    3. Since when are you facing this issue?

    The Preview pane shows the contents of certain files selected in File Explorer. For images, it is a thumbnail preview.

    If you are unable to preview in File explorer, I suggest you to try the below steps.

    1. Open a new File Explorer window and click the View tab from the ribbon toolbar.
    2. Click Options, and then click Change folder and search options to open Folder Options dialog.
    3. Check the Show preview handlers in preview pane box, and click/tap on OK.​





    Please reply for all the required information to help you further.



    Hope it helps.
     
    Mithin_EJ, Nov 24, 2020
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