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windows explorer pdf files are not previewing. Word, excel, and image files are.

Anonymous
2023-01-16T13:47:08+00:00

In windows explorer my pdf files do not preview. Other files like word, excel, jpg do. Is there a solution for this?

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-01-17T13:03:20+00:00

    The problem was resolved in Acrobat Reader by selecting Edit, then Preferences, then General and enabling "Enable PDF thumbnails in Windows Explorer.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-01-17T13:02:38+00:00

    The problem was resolved in Acrobat Reader by selecting Edit, then Preferences, then General and enabling "Enable PDF thumbnails in Windows Explorer.

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  3. EmilyS726 227.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-01-16T14:23:54+00:00

    Hello Claire. This is Emily.

    Do you have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed? If not, you will need to install it. You can download it for free here: https://get.adobe.com/reader/

    Please know that this download usually comes with McAfee as a free offer. Please read carefully as you go through the download and installation process and deny/uncheck any of the McAfee offers.

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

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  4. EmilyS726 227.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-01-17T13:13:43+00:00

    I am glad you found it inside Arobat. Thank you for the update Claire.

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-01-16T13:55:27+00:00

    hey this is ZANE,

    did u delete pdf, adobe reader,etc.?

    if yes then u can use Microsoft edge(recommended, chrome will still work)but if u wanna edit it dont worry now microsoft edge has a feature that u can use word, excel online

    how to use it

    Image

    step 1-right click

    step 2-open with

    step 3- chose ur browser

    Image

    done

    Image

    if u want to edit it u can use these tools

    Image

    if u didn't delete word, adobe reader then u should reinstall it may work

    i hope it had helped

    if u have other doubt feel free to ask

    by Zane

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