Windows 11: Thumbnail previews do not show on folders

As a temporary resolution for all of you who want to have folder thumbnails look on the internet for "Windows Thumbnail Generator". I'm not sure if I am allowed to paste a link of the software, but I got it form majorgeeks, will post the link below. If any of you decide to download it, make sure to select the root folder of your desire and check the "recursive" (this will generate thumbnails for all the subfolders in that folder) and "clear icon cache" (this will reset windows explorer to refresh the thumbnails and when the software will finish you'll have thumbnails back. Also, for me it was very important to have a big preview, so I selected "Max Thumbnails: 1".

This is a true disappointment, Microsoft you'd better do an update and bring back this feature that is a core function for everyone who deals with photos and videos.

https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/windows\_thumbnail\_generator.html

thanks for this, it is so crazy that this is necessary. i was considering using other file explorers but couldnt quickly find one i liked. so frustrating

This fixes the issue...kinda. You get thumbnail previews in the folders icons, but it's only half. Half is the folder and half is the preview. Still better than nothing, i guess.

This answer has already been suggested and does not work.

Ok so Carol's answer just confused the issue - she was answering a question that wasn't asked (Thumbnail Icons) - The issue we're having is Folder content previews (As you pointed out).