Windows 10: problem with pdf preview in Win 11

Discus and support problem with pdf preview in Win 11 in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hi. I have the following problem.In Windows 11 Home, I can't see the Preview of the PDF files in Windows Explorer.The PC is brand new and I tried each... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by simosla, May 27, 2025 at 7:07 PM.

  1. simosla Win User

    problem with pdf preview in Win 11


    Hi. I have the following problem.In Windows 11 Home, I can't see the Preview of the PDF files in Windows Explorer.The PC is brand new and I tried each and every solution I found in the internet like repariring Acrobat, reinstalling it, installing another viewer, changing the directory visualization options all..., reboot after every change, cleaning the Temp folder, using the regedit, using the "scannow" command and following some tutorials and so on, but it didn't work out.There is only one thing I didn't try, that is to say, clicking the option "Enable thumbnail preview of PDFs in Windows

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  2. PDF Pro license gone when win 11 preview updates. Activation Key gone

    After win 11 Win Pro preview build updates it deletes Activation Key and when I open PDF PRO it says need to be activated but will not accept License provided. Have to delete. PDF PRO program and reinstall to be able use it again until the next update.
     
    KennethKarlsen3, May 27, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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  3. Arun B J Win User
    Delete and Cut Files with Preview Pane Open

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

    • Have you tried to delete the pdf file in preview panel?
    • What exactly happens when try to delete the pdf file?

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


    • Open File Explorer.

    • Select View and click on preview panel.

    • Select the pdf file.

    • At the right corner you will be able to see preview panel.

    • You can right click on it and delete the files.

    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.
     
  4. problem with pdf preview in Win 11

    Preview and thumbnails of pdf files are not available

    Hi Michelle, my name is Martin and I'm an Independent Advisor. I'll try to help you here.

    Preview and Thumbnails of PDF files can be disabled on your PC . . .

    I suggest that you follow steps below to enable this feature

    Start Adobe Reader

    Tap on Edit in the menu bar and select Preferences

    Under Categories highlight General

    Put the checkmark next to the box Enable PDF thumbnail previews in Windows Explorer

    I also recommend the article - Enable thumbnail of PDFs in Windows Explorer to get further information

    https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/using/enable-pd...
     
    Martin Jenkinss, May 27, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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