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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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I just re-unchecked the checkbox and it seems to work. It was unchecked, then I checked it and unchecked again.
It is weird that Microsoft messed up even such simple thing as reading reg value from a checkbox. What's wrong with you guys, is it made on purpose to not make the OS as good as 7 was?
Win 11, with all the updates hides/changes all the settings screens. which is actually stupid.
Open settings/ system. advanced system settings and adjust the performance- in the list you will find the
"use thumbnails instead of icons"
Check it an it's done.
Just uninstall "One Drive" - You'll have all your thumbnails restored.
Of course use some type of alternate backup for your computer
Just uninstall "One Drive" - You'll have all your thumbnails restored.
Of course use some type of alternate backup for your computer
Yes, did that a few hours after researching a fix. Found out uninstalling IS the fix.
Cheers.
I browsed through some of the comments and did not see the correct fix listed for alot of people having this issue.
The solve for the issue I was having was to open folder options and deselect "always show icons, never thumbnails."
To do this In Windows 11, there's only one way to open Folder Options from File Explorer, and it works like this: when the app is open, click or tap the three dots (...), also known as the “See more” button. In the menu that opens, choose Options. The Folder Options window is shown immediately.
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After wich you will want to select "View" and look for the option under "Files and Folders"
