Windows 10: Windows 10/11 Explorer Preview Pane doesn't work for any file except .jpg: SOLUTION!

It's happened twice to me. First time last year I ended up nuking & reloading Windows that worked but JHC, right?. This time after hours/days of futile MS Forums/Google search as everyone w/this problem knows, none of the usual suspects work, I stumbled on this. 1st link many, many, many thanks, Anestis GR : https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/how-to-fix-windows-explorer-blank-preview-pane-for/a481d1cc-efdd-489a-af0c-50dd7af1b6bfAnestis takes you here Winhelponline, you are henceforth & forever more my #1 go-to for Windows flubs; bookmarked for life:https://w

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preview/details pane in explorer

Hi,

Setting the Preview pane to show or hide in File Explorer will apply to all folders. If you wish to hide the Preview pane in File Explorer, we suggest that you follow the steps below:

• Open File Explorer.
• Tap on View tab.
• Click Preview Pane to view/hide it.

We would appreciate it if you could get back to us and provide us your feedback.

 

Windows 10 File Explorer Preview Pane Word Doc fix

Seriously, what's so difficult to understand about these simple steps?

 

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?