Windows 10: Thumbnails for certain video files are completely broken in Windows 10

Discus and support Thumbnails for certain video files are completely broken in Windows 10 in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I have a large collection of .webm and .mkv video files that I would like to see thumbnails for. I understand that this is not natively supported, so I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by RickyTimothy, Feb 26, 2021.

  1. Thumbnails for certain video files are completely broken in Windows 10


    I have a large collection of .webm and .mkv video files that I would like to see thumbnails for. I understand that this is not natively supported, so I downloaded Icaros and activated thumbnailing for webms and mkvs.


    It did literally nothing.


    So I downloaded K-lite codec which is also supposed to thumbnail these files.


    But it also did literally nothing.


    So I installed Media Preview which also is supposed to thumbnail these files.


    And it did absolutely nothing, all of the video files still show up as vlc pylon.


    Does anyone have an idea for how to fix this?

    :)
     
    RickyTimothy, Feb 26, 2021
    #1
  2. dalchina Win User
    dalchina, Feb 26, 2021
    #2
  3. No thumbnails issue in Windows 10

    Thank you for your prompt response. Certain folder options can cause the thumbnails not to appear in your File Explorer. Let us follow these steps to ensure that the thumbnail settings are enabled:

    • Using Windows Search, type and click File Explorer Options.
    • Click on View tab.
    • Uncheck the Always show icons, never thumbnails checkbox.

    Reach out to us again if further help is needed.
     
    Dhavelyn Mer, Feb 26, 2021
    #3
  4. Dyan Rey Win User

    Thumbnails for certain video files are completely broken in Windows 10

    Video preview thumbnails

    Hello,

    System file corruption is one of the possible reasons why thumbnail preview has recently disappeared. To better assist you, please answer the following:

    • For clarification, are referring to video preview thumbnails when using File Explorer?
    • We would like to verify if you are referring to the Fall Creators Update. To see your
      Windows build and version, please follow the steps in this
      article
      .

    In the meantime, we suggest creating a Test User Profile. This is to see if the same issue occurs on a different user profile.

    To create a Test User Profile, follow these steps:

    • On Search, type Settings then hit the
      Enter
      key.
    • On Settings window, select Accounts.
    • Select Family & other people.
    • Select Add someone else to this PC.
    • Name the User Profile as TEST.
    • Assign a password for TEST user, then select Next.
    • Sign in TEST user.

    We'll be waiting on the results.
     
    Dyan Rey, Feb 26, 2021
    #4
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