how to display picture thumbnails windows 11

Anonymous
2022-09-04T17:38:50+00:00

How do I display thumbnails in pictures; tried selecting pictures, all folders, large icons, apply, didn't work, tried selecting default settings, didn't work, help!

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-02-27T17:08:29+00:00

    Yes, I suggest that. I save most of my pictures to my google drive as well. I just hate OneDrive so much it's like a virus. It reminds me of the hideous nightmare that was iTunes... :)

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  2. Kapil Arya 38,466 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-09-05T02:41:37+00:00

    Hello,

    Continue with Dave's advice above. If that doesn't works, try resetting thumbnail cache:

    https://www.kapilarya.com/clear-and-reset-thumbnail-cache-in-windows-11

    Let us know if this helps!

    Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog by a trusted Microsoft MVP.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-02-08T21:29:39+00:00

    I have a similar, if not the same issue. When Syncing to a SharePoint Document Library full of photos, the images of the files that show in my File Explorer that are sync'ed through OneDrive show generic icons, not thumbnails. The Document library itself does show thumbnails. Does OneDrive not sync thumbnails?

    Hi Sharon,

    I am Dave, I will help you with this.

    At the top of File Explorer, click the 3 dots and choose Options

    On the resulting dialog, select the View tab and turn off the option to 'Always show icons, never thumbnails'.

    Save that setting, then restart File Explorer and check if setting the view to large or extra large icons shows thumbnails

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-02-27T17:10:50+00:00

    That's why I use a cloud backup in addition to portable drives, where I can CHOOSE what to backup and not have it forced on my ala OneDrive. I have work that I am not permitted to put in a cloud. I also don't want my family's medical information in a cloud. That's just me and the OPTIONS (a word Microsoft doesn't understand) that I choose.

    Phin2001 is absolutely right; the jpgs are showing up on my portable drive as images but are still icons on my desktop which OneDrive has corrupted. So I have a brand new computer that I can't use as I wish. Thankfully my 10-year-old machine is still functioning.

    Yes, "Well, whatever." That is the Microsoft attitude.

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-03-31T17:58:26+00:00

    it also doesn't work for me, for someone who works with pictures and graphics this is extremely annoying as I have to go through tones of things before i find what I need. I wish someone would find a solution as I am ready tot hrow away my new computer

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