{"id":24427,"date":"2024-09-18T17:00:31","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T11:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/?p=24427"},"modified":"2024-09-18T17:22:18","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T11:52:18","slug":"preview-pane-not-working-in-file-explorer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/preview-pane-not-working-in-file-explorer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Preview Pane Not Working In File Explorer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows File Explorer has handy features that make file and folder navigation easier. Among these is the preview pane, which lets you view a snapshot of a selected file without opening it. Although this feature functions properly, some users have complained that the preview option might not appear. The pane may display previews for only some files or respond sluggishly. If you encounter these issues, we&#8217;ve compiled a list of troubleshooting steps you can try.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Know the Reasons &#8211;<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The necessary options have not been enabled or disabled.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A software bug or glitch may be affecting the preview pane.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent changes to your PC settings could be impacting functionality.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your default file software might be outdated or lacking support for this feature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The file could be corrupt, leading to issues with the preview pane.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-preview-photos-and-delete-the-right-files\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Preview Photos And Delete The Right Files<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">12 Ways to Fix Preview Pane Not Working In File Explorer<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 1: Check If the Preview Pane Is Enabled<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the preview option is missing in File Explorer, it likely means the feature is turned off. To fix this, follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Right-click the Windows Start button in the bottom-left corner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Open File Explorer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Navigate to the View tab.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24429\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Preview-pane-option-in-ribbon.webp\" alt=\"Preview pane option in ribbon\" width=\"652\" height=\"93\" sizes=\"(max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Click on the Preview pane option in the ribbon.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once enabled, you should see the &#8220;Select a file to preview&#8221; option in the right-hand pane. If it was previously disabled, activating this should resolve the issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 2: Check for File-Specific Issues<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the preview pane successfully shows previews for some files but not others, it usually means that certain file formats are unsupported. Additionally, if a large file contains extensive text and graphics, the preview pane might take a while to load. Be patient and allow sufficient time for the process. If the preview pane fails to display any file previews, the issue might be related to operating system problems that need further investigation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 3: Restart File Explorer<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">File Explorer manages the graphical user interface for Windows utilities and can sometimes experience minor glitches that affect the preview pane&#8217;s functionality. To address this, you can restart the process through Task Manager by following these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Right-click the Start button and select Task Manager.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Go to the Processes tab and find the Windows Explorer process.<\/span><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24430\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Windows-Explorer-in-task-manager.webp\" alt=\"Windows Explorer in task manager\" width=\"1062\" height=\"616\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1062px) 100vw, 1062px\" \/><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Click on Windows Explorer and choose Restart.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restarting Windows Explorer may resolve the issue. If the problem persists, continue with the other troubleshooting steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 4: Adjust Folder Options Settings<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before exploring other operating system fixes, it&#8217;s essential to make three adjustments to the File Explorer folder options:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Open Folder Options by navigating to File Explorer &gt; View tab, then click Options on the far right of the ribbon.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24431\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/File-Explorer-View-tab.webp\" alt=\"File Explorer View tab\" width=\"770\" height=\"127\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ensure that the &#8220;Show preview handlers in preview pane&#8221; checkbox is checked.<\/span><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24432\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/folder-options.webp\" alt=\"folder options view tab\" width=\"387\" height=\"480\" sizes=\"(max-width: 387px) 100vw, 387px\" \/>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Verify that the &#8220;Always show icons, never thumbnails&#8221; checkbox is unchecked.<\/span><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24433\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Always-show-icons-never-thumbnails-checkbox.webp\" alt=\"Always show icons never thumbnails checkbox\" width=\"392\" height=\"169\" sizes=\"(max-width: 392px) 100vw, 392px\" \/>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Under the General tab, set the &#8220;Open File Explorer to&#8221; dropdown to &#8220;This PC&#8221; instead of &#8220;Quick Access.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24434\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Open-File-Explorer-to-dropdown.webp\" alt=\"Open File Explorer to dropdown\" width=\"267\" height=\"340\" sizes=\"(max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After making these changes, click Apply and OK. Consider restarting File Explorer to see if this resolves the issue. If not, further troubleshooting of the operating system may be necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/get-help-with-file-explorer-in-windows\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Get Help With File Explorer in Windows: A Beginner\u2019s Guide<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 5: Alter File Explorer Startup Mode<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting File Explorer to open to &#8220;This PC&#8221; instead of &#8220;Quick access&#8221; can help resolve the issue of the preview pane not working in Windows 10. Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Launch File Explorer, navigate to the View tab, and click on Options.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In the &#8220;Open File Explorer to&#8221; dropdown menu, select &#8220;This PC&#8221; instead of &#8220;Quick access.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Click on <\/span><b>Apply<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and then <\/span><b>OK<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to save the changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 6: Reset Folder Options<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If other methods don\u2019t resolve the \u201cWindows 10 preview pane not working\u201d issue, resetting folder options might help. Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Open File Explorer, go to the View tab and click on Options.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the General tab in the Folder Options window and click &#8220;Restore Defaults&#8221; at the bottom.<\/span><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24435\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Restore-Defaults.webp\" alt=\"Restore Defaults\" width=\"376\" height=\"470\" sizes=\"(max-width: 376px) 100vw, 376px\" \/>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Next, switch to the View tab and click &#8220;Restore Defaults&#8221; again.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Click Apply and then OK. Restart your computer to apply the changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 7: Check For Hard Disk Response Issues<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-check-ssd-or-hdd\/\">using an HDD rather than an SSD<\/a>, delays in file previewing or complete failures to preview files may be caused by slow hard drive responses. Although this is uncommon, it&#8217;s important to check for potential hard disk issues by running a CHKDSK scan. Here&#8217;s how to do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Type &#8220;Command Prompt&#8221; into the Windows Search box.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Right-click the Command Prompt app and select &#8220;Run as administrator.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Enter the command `chkdsk` and press Enter.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24436\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/chkdsk-command.webp\" alt=\"chkdsk command\" width=\"531\" height=\"389\" sizes=\"(max-width: 531px) 100vw, 531px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scan might take some time, depending on the condition and load of your hard disk. If no errors are reported, you can proceed with other troubleshooting steps, as the issue is likely unrelated to the hard drive. If errors are found, follow the on-screen instructions to address them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Method 8: Update Graphics Driver<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re having trouble previewing images or documents with high graphics content, the issue might be related to your graphics driver. To address this, you should update your graphics driver. Here&#8217;s how to do it manually:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start button.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23803\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Power-Menu.webp\" alt=\"Power Menu\" width=\"198\" height=\"284\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Expand the &#8220;Display adapters&#8221; category.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23281\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Device-Manager.webp\" alt=\"Device Manager\" width=\"771\" height=\"561\" sizes=\"(max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Right-click your display driver and select &#8220;Update driver.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Automatic Method To Update Drivers<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">graphic driver<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is outdated, corrupted, or missing, this can lead to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-resolve-yellow-screen-issues-on-windows\/\">yellow screen or tint on your monitor<\/a>. The best solution is to update your drivers using a driver updater tool like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced Driver Updater<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Here are the steps to use this tool.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Step 1:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Download and install Advanced Driver Updater.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"download_buttons_section\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;display:none;\" class=\"downloadnow-btn-show os-windows\" data-eventsource=\"DownloadNow_post_button\"><a data-param=\"systweakblog,wp_json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24427,pos-1,135\" data-operation=\"iframe\" class=\"ds-download-link \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/download-product\/adu\/w\/24427\/1\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'ProductDownloadSysBlog', { 'event_label' :'preview-pane-not-working-in-file-explorer', 'event_category':'windows-1' });\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/plugins\/download-button-shortcode-new\/images\/window_btn.png\" alt=\"download\" width=\"250\" height=\"65\"><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Step 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Launch the app and click the Start Scan Now button.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23229\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/start-scan-using-advanced-driver-updater.webp\" alt=\"start scan using advanced driver updater\" width=\"770\" height=\"593\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><br \/>\n<b><\/b><b>Step 3:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A list of driver issues will appear on the screen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23231\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/update-all-using-advanced-driver-updater.webp\" alt=\"update all using advanced driver updater\" width=\"770\" height=\"593\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Step 4:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Locate the Graphics Driver among the list and click on the update link next to it.<br \/>\n<\/span><b>Step 5:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The update process will now begin. Restart your computer once the update is completed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/driver-irql_less_or_not_equal\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fixed Error: Driver irql_less_or_not_equal on Windows 10<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 9: Adjust Advanced System Properties<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows allows you to control visual settings to either prioritize appearance or performance. If you have set the system to prioritize performance, switching to prioritize appearance might help with loading graphics more effectively. To adjust these settings, follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Right-click the Start button and open the Settings app.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Go to System Settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Scroll down to the About section.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Click on Advanced system settings.<\/span><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24437\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/System-Setting-About-section.webp\" alt=\"System Setting About section\" width=\"1432\" height=\"841\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1432px) 100vw, 1432px\" \/><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In the System Properties window, go to the Advanced tab and click the Settings button under the Performance section.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In the Performance Options window, select &#8220;Adjust for best appearance.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Click Apply, then OK.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24438\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Performance-Options-window.webp\" alt=\"Performance Options window\" width=\"521\" height=\"332\" sizes=\"(max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this adjustment doesn\u2019t resolve the issue, you can switch back to &#8220;Let Windows choose what&#8217;s best for my computer&#8221; or return to the previous &#8220;Adjust for best performance&#8221; setting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 10: Run A Malware Scan<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If adjusting settings doesn\u2019t fix the problem, running a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">malware<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> scan is advisable. A hidden virus could be causing response delays or affecting the operating system\u2019s performance, so it\u2019s important to check for any malware that might be interfering. If you are using Windows Security software, here are the steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Press the Windows key and type \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/troubleshoot-windows-security-not-opening\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows Security<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Click the relevant result under Best Match to launch the Windows Security box.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Click on Virus &amp; Threat Protection.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23224\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/windows-security.webp\" alt=\"Windows Security - Virus and threat protection\" width=\"1279\" height=\"478\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1279px) 100vw, 1279px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Click Scan Options and choose the Full Scan option.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: Finally, click the Scan Now button and wait for the app to scan your PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 11: Run An SFC Scan<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a malware scan doesn\u2019t resolve the issue, running an SFC scan is a good next step to check for and repair any corrupt system files that might be causing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/fix-file-explorer-is-slow-in-windows-11\/\">Windows File Explorer to malfunction<\/a>, including issues with the preview pane. Here\u2019s how to run an SFC scan:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Type &#8220;cmd&#8221; into the Windows search box.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Right-click on the Command Prompt app and select &#8220;Run as administrator.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Enter the command `sfc \/scannow` and press Enter.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 12: Adjust Performance Options<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To address the issue of PDF thumbnails not showing in Windows 11, you can adjust the Performance Options to &#8220;Adjust for best appearance.&#8221; Here\u2019s how:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Type `sysdm.cpl` and press Enter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Navigate to the Advanced tab and click on Settings under the Performance section.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24439\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/system-properties-Advanced-tab.webp\" alt=\"system properties Advanced tab\" width=\"322\" height=\"158\" sizes=\"(max-width: 322px) 100vw, 322px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In the Visual Effects tab, select &#8220;Adjust for best appearance.&#8221;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24440\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Performance-options-Visual-Effects-tab.webp\" alt=\"Performance options Visual Effects tab\" width=\"350\" height=\"174\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Click Apply, then OK to save the changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Can You View The Preview Pane In File Explorer?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These fixes should ideally restore functionality to your preview pane. If the issue persists, you might consider resetting your operating system. Alternatively, you can use File Viewer Plus 4 for your file navigation needs. Please write to us in the comments section below describing which method helped you fix the issue.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Windows File Explorer has handy features that make file and folder navigation easier. Among these is the preview pane, which lets you view a snapshot of a selected file without opening it. Although this feature functions properly, some users have complained that the preview option might not appear. 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