Thumbnails not showing Windows 11 - Pictures folder

Anonymous
2022-06-17T01:45:21+00:00

Hi there,

So in my Pictures folder, I used to see all the images as thumbnails, as I should.

Now, some images are showing as usual, then there's a bunch not showing.

All I did was update Windows, sheesh, it's like living in a rocket with Microsoft, one moment you're headed in the right direction, galaxy etc, next you're hurtling into the Sun.

BTW, I've tried all the "fixes", open options, open properties, make sure x is unchecked, delete storage cache, temporary that is and and other, sdn scan, I mean what else is there?

Wouldn't you think Microsoft would want you to see your images as a thumbnail? Seems logical to me, anywho, does anyone know (coz Microsoft doesn't) what fix there is to get the annoying issue sorted? Or, better still, what download cleaner rearranger there is to force a user to enjoy their Windows 11 experience. (Rhetorical)

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-06-23T07:28:04+00:00

    Go to Control Panel, System.

    Where it says Related Links (under Device Specifications) choose Advanced System Settings.

    Under Performance, click on Settings.

    Choose Custom - then check the box next to Show Thumbnails instead of Icons.

    There are other Thumbnail settings you might like to check, like Save "taskbar thumbnail previews".

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-05-17T13:59:10+00:00

    Didn't work, nothing here does

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-04-13T14:47:15+00:00

    I deleted OneDrive and thumbnail pics did NOT show back up, plus when I reinstalled OneDrive, it is not showing up in my list in file explorer. I absolutely HATE windows 11!

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-04-09T14:31:46+00:00

    whelp, that was also my solution!

    Thanks a lot.

    I uninstalled Onedrive and viola... all my thumbnails are back too.

    Much appreciated.

    Regards,

    Arup

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-02-28T05:57:26+00:00

    I have tried all of this still no previews.

    Not the only one with this problem.

    Every upgrade causes new problems like this!

    Maybe time we all try a new OS!

    Adios, Windows.

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