Windows 10 Image Thumbnails Flash then Disappear in Explorer

Anonymous
2017-12-05T17:15:02+00:00

I'm running Windows 10 Pro, Version 1703. Basically, whenever I open a folder, the image thumbnails will flash then disappear, and I've maid sure my "Always show Icons, Not Thumbnails" is unchecked. I have no idea what the problem is, as that was the only solution I could seem to find. Thank you!

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Anonymous
2018-01-01T13:46:04+00:00

I just learned that if you deactivate the OneDrive "save space and download files as you use them" feature (i.e. leave all OneDrive files on your PC) then the thumbnail problem is fixed.  In addition, the Photos app now shows these files (which it did not do before, even though the files were locally "always" stored on the PC).

There is clearly a bug in the change to OneDrive -- don't get me wrong, the selective sync feature is nice, but it is affecting the thumbnail process somehow.

Moderator's note:

You can disable OneDrive Files On-Demand feature using these steps:

  1. Right click OneDrive icon on taskbar, select Settings.
  2. In Settings tab, under Files On-Demand, uncheck Save space and download files as you use them option.
  3. Click OK.

Note: Microsoft has updated the information in this reply, to benefit users facing this issue.

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-03-02T13:52:02+00:00

    We are all still waiting for a solution for this problem. Is there really no idea?

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-03-08T03:45:28+00:00

    Hello,

    We have noticed that your post has been idle for quite some time now. We just want to check on things and confirm if you're still experiencing the issue. If so, we'd like to know the troubleshooting you have done for us to not repeat it.  

    Regards.

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-03-08T09:42:06+00:00

    The problem resolved itself for me. Maybe an update or something happened in the background. There may have also been a conflict between Onedrive and Google Drive but I couldn't validate that.

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-03-09T20:38:26+00:00

    I have the same problem. Any confirmed fixes yet?

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