Windows 10: Special code request - preview thumbnail images in the preview pane

Discus and support Special code request - preview thumbnail images in the preview pane in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I deal specifically with DXF files in my business. I can view extra large icons and it shows a preview of the dxf file in the main navigation area. - I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/captainpotatoe, Feb 4, 2025.

  1. /U/CAPTAINPOTATOE
    /u/captainpotatoe Win User

    Special code request - preview thumbnail images in the preview pane


    I deal specifically with DXF files in my business. I can view extra large icons and it shows a preview of the dxf file in the main navigation area. - I want to be able to be in the details view and that thumbnail preview should show up in the preview pane instead? - could this be coded? Otherwise (when I am normally in the details view) there is no preview for my dxf files in the preview pane.

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    /u/captainpotatoe, Feb 4, 2025
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  2. MARK AND DEBBYSMITH
    Mark and DebbySmith Win User

    preview pane and thumbnails

    In File Explorer, when I search through folders, some jpg files show as thumbnails, some as icons. Some show up in preview pane, some don't. there doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason or consistency to it. Please don't simply instruct me to select thumbnails
    or preview pane in the view tab, because I've already explained that there's no consistency to it.
     
    Mark and DebbySmith, Feb 4, 2025
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  3. MITHIN_EJ
    Mithin_EJ Win User
    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, Feb 4, 2025
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  4. ECLASSBUD
    Eclassbud Win User

    Special code request - preview thumbnail images in the preview pane

    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, Feb 4, 2025
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