Windows 10: Why are previews not displaying in File Explorer for SolidWorks files once I connected my...

Recently, I was prompted to have my files continuously backed up via OneDrive, to which I agreed. However, once the files synced with OneDrive, the file previews in File Explorer for SolidWorks files was no longer available. I have tried everything I can on SolidWorks side to no avail. It has to be a OneDrive issue.Please Help!Thank you

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Solidworks File Preview in file Explorer not visable

Hi All

I have an issue with Solidworks files not showing a preview in file explorer when using OneDrive or Sharepoint, but the same file will show as a preview when saved to Dropbox?

This affects 7 people In our R and D team and I have tried everything on the Solidworks support pages to no avail. The Team all use Windows 10 with a mix of devices.

Any Thoughts

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Solidworks File Preview in file Explorer not visable

Hi Rob_S446,

Thanks for your post in the Microsoft Community.

I understand you're having issues with Solidworks file previews not working in File Explorer.

Here are some suggestions for this issue:

1- Determine whether the default open program for SolidWorks files is the corresponding SolidWorks program. In some cases, the default open program points to the SolidWorks main program, which may cause the icon of the related SolidWorks file to be displayed as the SolidWorks LOGO.

Confirm that the default open program for the three file formats (.sldprt/.sldasm/.slddrw) is SOLIDWORKS Launcher (X:\Program Files\SOLIDWORKS Corp\SOLIDWORKS\swShellFileLauncher.exe) open program for the three file formats (.sldprt/.sldasm/.slddrw) is SOLIDWORKS Launcher (X:\Program Files\SOLIDWORKS Corp\SOLIDWORKS\swShellFileLauncher.exe)

2- Start SolidWorks and check whether the option "Show Thumbnails in Resource Management" is checked in the "General" tab of the system options.

3- In the "File Explorer" tab, click the "Restore File Associations" button. Close the SolidWorks program and restart the computer. In the "File Explorer" tab, click the "Restore File Associations" button. Close the SolidWorks program and restart the computer.

4- Go to the system's folder options, in the "View" tab, make sure the "Always show icons, never show thumbnails" option is not checked.

5- Enter the "Advanced System Options" in the system properties to adjust the system performance. Make sure the option "Show thumbnails instead of icons" is checked.

6- If it still does not display normally, it is recommended to use the "local super administrator" account to repair and install SolidWorks, so that some dynamic database files that were not successfully registered during the previous installation process can be registered.

If it is still invalid, you need to manually register the dll file.

1- Find sldwinshellextu.dll, sldthumbnailprovider.dll two files in the location where SolidWorks is installed and copy them

2- Copy the two files to C:\windows\system32

3- Press Win+S to search for cmd and run command prompt as administrator

4- Enter and execute the following command:

The above command is to re-register all files with the suffix DLL in the system directory \system32\

5- Restart SolidWorks

Disclaimer: In general, modifying registry subkeys or workgroups is designed for advanced users, administrators, and IT professionals. It can help with some problems, but serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. So make sure you follow these steps carefully. For further protection, back up the registry before modifying it. Then, if something goes wrong, you can restore the registry. For more information on how to back up and restore the registry, click here to view the article.

Personally, it is recommended not to modify the registry-related files easily, and reinstalling the software is an option. Please backup your files before any operation, in case something unexpected happens.

Let us know if it works.

Kirk | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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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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