Windows 10: Properties, task manager, and thumbnails not working?

Discus and support Properties, task manager, and thumbnails not working? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I was in the middle of changing the icon for a shortcut when all of the sudden all the desktop icons go blurry, so I deleted the one I just changed... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Darian M, Jul 5, 2024.

  1. DARIAN M
    Darian M Win User

    Properties, task manager, and thumbnails not working?


    I was in the middle of changing the icon for a shortcut when all of the sudden all the desktop icons go blurry, so I deleted the one I just changed hoping that would fix the rest then it didn't so I reset my computer and now I can't open properties to any file, can't open task manager, and thumbnails and icons aren't showing for anything including everything in file explorer. I've updated my computer and all the drivers that the computer said needed updating, and I did the sfc /scannow thing with the results of "did not find any integrity violations" any idea on how to fix this?

    :)
     
    Darian M, Jul 5, 2024
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  2. MARQUE LOR
    Marque Lor Win User

    Task view thumbnails

    At least we got a progress after performing a clean boot. Now, since there are instances that the thumbnails are still disappearing, then this may have something to do with the thumbnail cache. So, here's what to do next.

    Follow the steps below to recreate the thumbnail cache using Disk Cleanup:

    • Open File Explorer.
    • Click This PC on the left pane.
    • Right-click the C: driver where Windows 10 is installed and select Properties.
    • Next, click Disk Cleanup.
    • Uncheck all the boxes, then check the Thumbnail box only.
    • Click OK, then click Delete Files to confirm and to complete the task.

    After that, you should be able to browse files and folders on your computer with thumbnail previews showing up correctly.

    Let us know if this goes well for you.
     
    Marque Lor, Jul 5, 2024
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  3. IMANALIEN
    imanalien Win User
    No restart button in task manager

    another easy way to kill tasks, download and install Winaero Tweaker(free) and theres a setting to add a Kill non responding tasks using the desktop right click menu. When you place your cursor on the desktop anywhere and right click the option is at the top of the list, Very handy and you dont have to go through all those steps and well Winaero Tweaker has alot of cool Windows tweaks. Just posting a different suggestion, Im sure your ok with what was suggested here.
     
    imanalien, Jul 5, 2024
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  4. BRUCE1943
    bruce1943 Win User

    Properties, task manager, and thumbnails not working?

    Task Manager not working


    Topguncp - I went into Admin Command prompt and followed your three steps which fixed the problem Task Manager now working. Thanks for your assistance. Cheers Properties, task manager, and thumbnails not working? :)
     
    bruce1943, Jul 5, 2024
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