{"id":24847,"date":"2024-10-14T17:13:57","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T11:43:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/?p=24847"},"modified":"2024-10-14T17:15:33","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T11:45:33","slug":"fixed-picture-thumbnails-not-showing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/fixed-picture-thumbnails-not-showing\/","title":{"rendered":"[Fixed] Picture Thumbnails Not Showing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thumbnail previews are a convenient way to identify photos and videos on your Windows. However, you may find that only a generic icon for the file type is displayed instead of the small images. Don\u2019t worry\u2014this is a common issue with straightforward solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows may stop displaying these previews due to certain changes you or the system made, but you can easily fix it! This guide will outline simple methods to restore those missing picture previews and address the thumbnails not showing in Windows 11.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/preview-pane-not-working-in-file-explorer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Fix Preview Pane Not Working In File Explorer<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Why Aren&#8217;t My Picture Thumbnails Showing<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thumbnails may not display if your computer has problems with file associations.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows maintains a cache of thumbnails to improve loading speed. If this cache becomes corrupted, thumbnails will fail to show.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thumbnail previews might be turned off in your system settings.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, if your computer lacks enough memory or processing power, it may struggle to display picture previews.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Best Fixes to Resolve Picture Thumbnails Not Showing<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many methods exist to fix the problem. We will begin with simple methods, like changing a few settings, which might solve the issue quickly. After completing all the steps listed under a particular method, you must check the issue. This way, you can ignore the remaining methods and finish your work as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the simple change in Settings, there are more complex methods, including scanning your system for malware, corrupt files, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-delete-windows-temp-cab-files\/\">temporary files<\/a>, etc. The final steps include repairing the files and resetting the Windows OS. Without further ado, let\u2019s get started.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 1. Restart Windows<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are unable to see the thumbnails, the first step is to reboot your Windows PC. This could be a temporary glitch, and a simple restart can fix minor issues and errors. If the thumbnails appear fine after the restart, then it is nothing serious, and you can get along with your work. But press CTRL + D to bookmark this page if the issue reappears.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 2. Check The View Style And Icon Size<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the issue is not fixed after a restart, then we have to begin the troubleshooting by making a few changes to various settings on your Windows PC. The first setting we will check is the View Style in File Explorer. Here are the steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press Win + E to open the File Explorer window.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Navigate to the folder where you are not able to see the thumbnails.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Click on the View button on the top ribbon, and from the drop-down menu, choose Medium, Large, or Extra Large icons. Then, check if the thumbnails are visible.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24849\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/View-button-dropdown.webp\" alt=\"View button drop down\" width=\"179\" height=\"361\" sizes=\"(max-width: 179px) 100vw, 179px\" \/><\/span><br \/>\n<div class=\"color-box\">\n<div class=\"shadow\">\n<div class=\"info-tab note-icon\" style=\"background:#47ADE0\"><i><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"note-box\" style=\"background:#d5e9f6\">\n<p> <strong> Note : <\/strong>The thumbnails will not be visible if you have selected Small icons, lists, or details as options.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 3. Verify The Thumbnails Preview Settings<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next setting we have to check is the thumbnail preview itself. It is quite possible that this setting is disabled on your PC. If so, you will see an icon instead of a thumbnail. Let us check and modify the thumbnail settings if needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Open the problematic folder and click on the three dots in the top ribbon.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Choose Options from the dropdown menu.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. A new box will appear on your screen, and you must click the View tab.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Ensure the first setting (Always show icons, never thumbnails) is unchecked.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24850\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/file-explorer-options-view-tab.webp\" alt=\"file explorer options view tab\" width=\"382\" height=\"475\" sizes=\"(max-width: 382px) 100vw, 382px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. You can check it once and uncheck it immediately to toggle the settings.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Click on the Apply button followed by OK.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Exit all the windows and the folder with the thumbnail issue. Restart the folder and make sure the View settings are set to large icons.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 4. Restore Default Settings For The Problematic Folder<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you have toggled the thumbnail settings, the next step is to restore the Windows File Explorer options to their default settings. Here is what you need to do:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Open the problematic folder and click on the three dots in the top ribbon.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Choose Options from the dropdown menu.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. A new box will appear on your screen. Click on the View tab.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Look toward the bottom-right corner and click on the Restore Defaults button.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Finally, click on Apply and then on OK.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Read Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/fix-file-explorer-is-slow-in-windows-11\/\">Best Ways to Fix File Explorer is Slow in Windows 11<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 5. Restore Windows File Explorer Options To Default<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you cannot see the thumbnails after restoring the default settings to the problematic folder, then we recommend restoring File Explorer to its default settings. To do that, follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press the Windows key and type \u201cFile Explorer Options.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Click on the relevant result under best match, and a new box will open.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Next, click on the <\/span><b>Restore Defaults <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">button in the right-bottom corner.<\/span><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24851\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/File-Explorer-Options-General-Tab.webp\" alt=\"File Explorer Options General Tab\" width=\"382\" height=\"475\" sizes=\"(max-width: 382px) 100vw, 382px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will restore the Windows File Explorer to Default.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 6. Check Advanced System Settings<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press Win + S to open the Search box.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Type \u201cView advanced system settings\u201d and click on the matching result.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. The System Properties dialog box will open.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23465\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/System-Properties-Advanced-Tab.webp\" alt=\"System Properties- Advanced Tab\" width=\"419\" height=\"475\" sizes=\"(max-width: 419px) 100vw, 419px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Click on the Settings button under the Performance section.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Look for the \u201cSave taskbar thumbnail previews\u201d option and uncheck the box before it.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24852\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Show-Thumbnail-Option.webp\" alt=\"Show Thumbnail Option\" width=\"285\" height=\"268\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Next, locate \u201cShow thumbnails instead of icons\u201d and check the box before it.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Finally, click on Apply and then OK.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 7. Clear The Thumbnail Cache In Windows<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press the Windows key and type \u201cDisk Cleanup\u201d.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Click on the relevant result and a new box will open.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24853\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Disk-Cleanup-Scanning-Temporary-Files.webp\" alt=\"Disk Cleanup Scanning Temporary Files\" width=\"337\" height=\"146\" sizes=\"(max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Check the box before Thumbnails and click on the OK button.<\/span><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24854\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Disk-Cleanup.webp\" alt=\"Disk Cleanup\" width=\"375\" height=\"470\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will clear all the temporary files related to thumbnails. Windows OS will automatically recreate these files.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 8. Run Antivirus Scan<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-protect-your-devices-against-malware\/\">malware infection<\/a> can affect your images and thumbnails. If this is the case, you must run a malware scan on your PC. Here are the steps to run a virus and malware scan using Windows Security, Microsoft&#8217;s default antivirus software.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press the Windows key, type \u201cWindows Security,\u201d and click on the relevant result.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Click on the Virus &amp; Threat Protection option.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Next, click on Scan options and choose Full Scan.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Finally, click on the Scan Now button and follow the steps to delete or quarantine infected files on your PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Editor\u2019s Tip: Use T9 Antivirus To Scan Your PC<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows Security is an inbuilt antivirus provided by Microsoft to all Windows users. It is an excellent app, but we recommend T9 antivirus for better results. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.t9apps.com\/\">T9 antivirus app<\/a>\u00a0is a real-time antimalware app that prevents malware from entering your PC. It also contains an additional Firewall and offers exploit protection. It also offers Web protection that protects users from phishing websites.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Method 9. Modify Your Registry<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press the Windows key and type \u201cRegistry Editor\u201d.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Click on the relevant result, and the Windows Registry Editor will open.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Copy and paste the following path into the Registry Editor&#8217;s address bar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You can learn more ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/what-is-registry-cleaner-and-fix-registry-error\/\">fix the registry error<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Policies\\Explorer<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Now, look for \u201cDisableThumbnails\u201d in the right section. If it does not exist, then you can create this Registry Key.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Right-click in any space on the right side and choose DWORD (32-bit) Value.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24011\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DWORD-32-bit-Value.webp\" alt=\"DWORD (32-bit) Value Selected\" width=\"358\" height=\"187\" sizes=\"(max-width: 358px) 100vw, 358px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Rename this key as \u201cDisableThumbnails\u201d and double-click on it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24855\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Rename-Key-as-DisableThumbnails.webp\" alt=\"Rename Key as DisableThumbnails\" width=\"331\" height=\"199\" sizes=\"(max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Set the value under Value Data to \u201c0\u201d and click on OK.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 10. Use the Group Policy Editor<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press the Windows + R to launch the RUN dialog box.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Type \u201cgpedit.msc\u201d and press the Enter key.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. In the Local Group Policy Editor box, click on User Configuration &gt; Administrative Templates &gt; Start Menu and Taskbar.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Look for \u201c<\/span><b>Turn off taskbar thumbnails<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d in the right section and double-click on it.<\/span><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24856\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Start-Menu-and-Taskbar-Local-Group-Policy-Editor-box.webp\" alt=\"Start Menu and Taskbar -Local Group Policy Editor box\" width=\"692\" height=\"359\" sizes=\"(max-width: 692px) 100vw, 692px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Click on the Disabled option followed by Apply and OK.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24857\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Turn-off-Task-Bar-Thumbnails.webp\" alt=\"Turn off Task Bar Thumbnails\" width=\"682\" height=\"243\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. To make the next setting change, click on User Configuration &gt; Administrative Templates &gt; Windows components &gt; File Explorer.<\/span><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24858\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/File-Explorer-Local-Group-Policy-Editor.webp\" alt=\"File Explorer - Local Group Policy Editor\" width=\"691\" height=\"269\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. In the right section, look for \u201c<\/span><b>Turn off the display of thumbnails and only display icons<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d and double-click on it.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24859\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Turn-off-display-of-thumbnails-and-only-display-icons-box.webp\" alt=\"Turn off display of thumbnails and only display icons box\" width=\"677\" height=\"250\" sizes=\"(max-width: 677px) 100vw, 677px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Click on the Disabled option followed by Apply and OK.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 11. Update Windows<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Updating the Windows OS is essential, as it allows users to download security updates, patches, and fixes for bugs or other issues. Here\u2019s how to update your Windows OS:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press Win + I to open Settings, then click on the Windows Update tab in the left panel.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. On the right side, find and click the &#8220;Check for Updates&#8221; button.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Wait while Windows searches for, downloads, and installs the updates.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. After all updates are installed, restart your PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Method 12. Run the DISM Tool<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press Windows + R to open the RUN dialog box.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Type \u201cCMD\u201d and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to launch the command prompt in admin mode.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Copy and paste the following command, then press Enter:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0dism \/online \/cleanup-image \/restorehealth<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a04. Once the process is complete, restart your computer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 13. Run an SFC Scan<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press Win + R to open the RUN box, then type \u201ccmd.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open the Command Prompt with admin privileges.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Enter the following command and hit Enter:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>sfc \/scannow<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a04. Wait for the scan to finish. It will automatically replace any corrupted system files. Restart your PC and see if the issue is resolved.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 14. Photo Repair Software<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are unable to view the thumbnails of certain image files, you could try to repair them using a photo repair tool.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Download and install any photo repair tool.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Open the program and click on &#8220;Add File.&#8221;<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Click the &#8220;Repair&#8221; button and wait for the process to complete.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Finally, click &#8220;Save Repaired Files&#8221; and choose a location to save those files.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 15. Reset Windows<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the previous solutions haven&#8217;t fixed the issue, resetting Windows could be your final option to resolve the keyboard error. Here\u2019s how to reset your Windows PC:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Open the Start menu and search for &#8220;Reset this PC.&#8221; From the results, select the appropriate option.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Click on &#8220;Reset PC.&#8221;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23242\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/reset-pc-under-recovery.webp\" alt=\"reset pc under recovery\" width=\"952\" height=\"480\" sizes=\"(max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Choose &#8220;Keep My Files.&#8221;<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Follow the on-screen instructions to start the reset process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Have You Fixed the Error<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following the steps outlined in this guide, you should now understand why picture thumbnails may not be displayed on your Windows computer and how to resolve the issue. With these solutions, you can easily identify your photos and videos at a glance, enhancing your overall user experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/get-help-with-file-explorer-in-windows\/\">How to Get Help With File Explorer in Windows: A Beginner\u2019s Guide<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thumbnail previews are a convenient way to identify photos and videos on your Windows. However, you may find that only a generic icon for the file type is displayed instead of the small images. Don\u2019t worry\u2014this is a common issue with straightforward solutions. 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