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!

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage

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  1. 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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  2. Anonymous
    2023-02-27T17:33:24+00:00

    Well, I'll leave you guys to it. As you saw from my images on my post, it can work, and does for me. Sorry I can't point exactly to your issue. Take care. Good luck.

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  3. 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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  4. Anonymous
    2023-03-31T20:40:14+00:00

    I feel your pain, Micka. My jpgs have magically reappeared as thumbnails, and I have no clue how I had this good fortune happen. BUT the newest issue is I no longer have the option for "always keep on this device" for folders. I'm seriously considering returning this computer, but I don't think they sell anything with Windows 10 anymore.

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-03-31T21:14:17+00:00

    I'm confused. In OneDrive, under the OneDrive Settings/Advanced Settings you no longer have Files on Demand? When OFF you end up having everything on your local computer as well as in the cloud. Perhaps your computer doesn't have enough disk space for it to be active????

    Save disk space with OneDrive Files On-Demand for Windows - Microsoft Support

    in that post it also says:

    Why don’t I see the Files On-Demand options in OneDrive settings?

    First, make sure you don't have Windows Information Protection (WIP), previously known as enterprise data protection (EDP) configured on your computer. Files On-Demand is not yet supported when WIP is enabled.

    If you aren't seeing the Files On-Demand options, the latest version of OneDrive hasn't rolled out to you yet. Here's how to get the latest version of OneDrive.

    1. Make sure you're running Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (version 16299.15 or later).
    2. Download and install the latest version of OneDrive that's rolling out with the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.
    3. Restart your computer.
    4. After your computer restarts, select the Start button, search for “OneDrive”, and then select the OneDrive desktop app.
    5. When OneDrive Setup starts, enter your personal account, or your work or school account, and then select Sign in.
    6. Follow the instructions to Turn on Files On-Demand.

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