Windows 10: Windows Explorer cannot preview PDF file

Discus and support Windows Explorer cannot preview PDF file in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hi there,As per subject, not able to click to "Enable PDF thumbnail previews in Windows Explorer", os is Win11 ARM64.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Chow H. Wat, Aug 28, 2023.

  1. CHOW H. WAT
    Chow H. Wat Win User

    Windows Explorer cannot preview PDF file


    Hi there,As per subject, not able to click to "Enable PDF thumbnail previews in Windows Explorer", os is Win11 ARM64.

    :)
     
    Chow H. Wat, Aug 28, 2023
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  2. PANES-RUBIC
    panes-rubic Win User

    How to fix PDF Preview in File Explorer?

    I need help to Preview PDFs with File Explorer but below steps are not working.

    [Fix] PDF Thumbnail and Preview Not Showing in Explorer

    Preliminary step – Enable thumbnails and preview handlers in Explorer

    1. Open Folder Options
    2. Enable “Show preview handlers in preview pane”
    3. Uncheck “Always show icons, never thumbnails
    If thumbnail and preview functionality is still missing for PDF file types, proceed to the next step.

    Microsoft PowerToys is not acceptable alternative because it is not approved; my guess is PowerToys utility could wreak havoc within the Windows operating system; as such, novice users have often been encouraged to use caution.


    Windows Explorer cannot preview PDF file 8sLh9ARTQbiGCSzxCjtuQUtWQ%2bJdSrB1fL%2fwtsQcloY0YnIoYxfd26D2PSWhV%2fdciwqh9NaWZ0FEAOycVYmzn4g%3d.png


    Operating System: 19041.1.amd64fre.vb_release.191206-1406 10.0.0.0.2.4

    Explorer, 10.0.19041.2311 (WinBuild.160101.0800)

    Kind Regards

    Sunny
     
    panes-rubic, Aug 28, 2023
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  3. PATRICK HENRIQUE.
    Patrick Henrique. Win User
    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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    Patrick Henrique., Aug 28, 2023
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  4. GAD FELDAN
    Gad Feldan Win User

    Windows Explorer cannot preview PDF file

    File explorer in windows 10 does not preview pdf documents

    I have Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. I followed all the instructions listed at Redirecting bd1c-6811b6dc9b58 and yet there is no pdf
    preview in the file explorer. In the past I had a preview of pdf files in the file explorer. So I ask, is it because of the latest windows updates, I do not have a preview of pdf files now?
     
    Gad Feldan, Aug 28, 2023
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