Windows 10: Windows Explorer File Preview pane not working

File Previews in the explorer preview pane are not working for me.


I found a fix here, but the file which it suggests you edit is not in my registry:HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced - ShowPreviewHandlers


There is no ShowPreviewHandlers in my registry



Fix post that I'm referring to

https://windows10freeapps.com/fix-preview-pane-not-working-in-windows-10-8-7/


ANy ideas how to get file previews working, eg for pdfs, word docs etc.


Many thanks

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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?