Windows 10: SOLVED! Can't Preview/Play Audio Files in File Explorer in Windows 11

A few months ago I posted the following - which started a small thread that is now locked:https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/cant-preview-audio-in-file-explorer-in-windows-11/54dafccd-32eb-46b4-9718-4d53dc71a544I FOUND the solution!!Go to File Explorer and open any folder that has audio files - like MP3'sRight Click on the MP3You'll See "OPEN WITH" - it will probably have the default setting already checked which is MEDIA PLAYERCHANGE IT TO: WINDOWS Media Player LEGACYSAVEAND NOW you can preview your audio file like normal!WHY WOULD THEY NOT tell Us this - ANYWHERE! - WH

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Preview in File Explorer with Edge

Hello, Babak38.

To do this follow the steps below.

• Press WINDOWS + i on your keyboard
  
• Click on "APPS" then click on Default apps
  
• Click on Microsoft Edge browser
  
• Then in the "PDF" option you choose which default browser you want to open files in PDF format.
  

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"This file can't be previewed" problem in explorer

Hi Deborah,

For us to provide an accurate resolution, kindly elaborate the issue by answering the questions listed below:

• Since when have you been experiencing this issue?
• Were there any changes on your PC before this happened like software or updates installed?

For initial troubleshooting, we suggest that you follow the steps listed below:

• Open File Explorer.
• Access this link
  
  C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer
• Delete all the files.
• After deleting the files kindly try and see if there's a thumbnail preview of your files.

We're looking forward to your response.

 

How to Disable Preview Pane in File Explorer

Hello,

Thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

I would suggest you to try the steps and check if it helps.

• Open File Explorer.
• Click on View Tab.
• Click on Preview Pane to view\hide it.

Refer:

How to work with files and folders

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/files-folders-windows-explorer

Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you.

Thank you