If the thumbnail previews are not showing on Windows 11, you can try the following solutions to fix the issue:
1. Enable Thumbnail Previews:
– Right-click on the Start button and select “File Explorer” from the menu.
– In the File Explorer window, click on the “View” tab.
– Check the box next to “Preview pane” and “Details pane” to enable them.
– Close the File Explorer window and check if the thumbnail previews are now showing.
2. Clear Thumbnail Cache:
– Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
– Type “cleanmgr” and press Enter to open the Disk Cleanup utility.
– Select the drive where Windows is installed (usually C:).
– Check the box next to “Thumbnails” and click on the “OK” button.
– Click on the “Delete Files” button to clear the thumbnail cache.
– Restart your computer and check if the thumbnail previews are now showing.
3. Adjust Folder Options:
– Open File Explorer by pressing the Windows key + E.
– Click on the “View” tab at the top of the File Explorer window.
– Click on the “Options” button on the right side.
– In the Folder Options window, click on the “View” tab.
– Make sure the option “Always show icons, never thumbnails” is unchecked.
– Click on the “Apply” button and then click on the “OK” button.
– Restart your computer and check if the thumbnail previews are now showing.
4. Update Graphics Drivers:
– Press the Windows key + X and select “Device Manager” from the menu.
– Expand the “Display adapters” category.
– Right-click on your graphics card and select “Update driver”.
– Choose the option to search automatically for updated driver software.
– Follow the on-screen instructions to update the graphics driver.
– Restart your computer and check if the thumbnail previews are now showing.
If none of the above solutions work, it’s possible that there may be a more complex issue with your Windows installation. In that case, you may want to consider contacting Microsoft support for further assistance.