Image Previews Not Working on File Explorer

Question

After turning on my PC lately, I've noticed that the image previews in file explorer for all my images were not visible/present. Clearing and rebuilding the icon cache doesn't work. Would it have had anything to do with me installing the experimental new Segoe MDL2 font on a standard non-insider build of Windows 10 (20H2 May Update)?

Answer 1

Good Day Zakk,

I appreciate your time getting back to this thread, check for updates if the 21H1 is available.

-Press Windows key + X

-Go to Settings

-Click Update and Security

-Check for Updates and download and install any updates available to keep your

device up to date.

Once the updates are installed, restart your computer and check the icons.

If the issue persists, perform Repair Upgrade, this will re-install the Windows without affecting your files and apps, it will repair and replace any corrupted system files.

Step 1: Download Media Creation Tool from Microsoft.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...

Click “Download Tool Now”

Step 2: Run MediaCreationTool.exe.

Step 3: Choose "Upgrade this PC now".

Step 4: Select "Keep personal files and apps".

Step 5: Let it install

I hope the information above helps. Please let me know how it goes.

Have a wonderful day ahead and stay safe.

Sincerely,

Carlo T.

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Answer 2

Hey Carlo,

I have already tried these methods and they haven't seemed to work. After updating to the June patch for 20H2, it appears the search bar icon previews for metro apps are now also broken

Answer 3

Good Day Zakk,

My name is Carlo, I'm an Independent Advisor and community member like you.

I am also using Windows 10 pc. Let us work together to sort this out.

You can visit this link below and try these steps.

https://www.minitool.com/news/picture-thumbnail...

I hope the information above helps. Please let me know how it goes.

Have a wonderful day ahead and stay safe.

Sincerely,

Carlo T.

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Standard Disclaimer: 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.