Windows 7 Thumbnail preview not working for RMVB/RM

[washoku]

Hey guys!

i lost the thumnail preview for RMVB and RM files. Anyone know how to fix this?

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If you're unable to see the thumbnail previews for RMVB and RM files in Windows, you can try a few troubleshooting steps to fix this issue. Here's what you can do:

Fixing Thumbnail Previews for RMVB and RM Files:​

1. Clear Thumbnail Cache:
   • Clearing the thumbnail cache might resolve the issue. To clear the cache, you can use Disk Cleanup utility:
     • Press Windows Key + R, then type cleanmgr and press Enter.
     • Select the drive where your RMVB and RM files are located.
     • Check the box next to "Thumbnails" and any other unnecessary files, then click OK.
   []Enable Thumbnail Previews:
   • Ensure that thumbnail previews are enabled in Windows settings:
     • Open File Explorer.
     • Go to the "View" tab and make sure that "Preview pane" or "Preview" is checked.
   []Reset Folder View Settings:
   • Sometimes, folder view settings can affect thumbnail previews. Resetting them could help:
     • Go to File Explorer.
     • Click on the "View" tab and select "Options" on the right.
     • In the Folder Options window, go to the "View" tab and click on "Reset Folders."
   []Restart Windows Explorer:
   • Restarting the Windows Explorer process can also help:
     • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
     • Locate "Windows Explorer" in the list, right-click it, and choose "Restart."
   []Check File Associations:
   • Ensure that RMVB and RM files are correctly associated with the appropriate program:
     • Right-click on an RMVB or RM file.
     • Select "Open with" and choose the program you want to associate with.
2. Install Codec Packs:
   • Sometimes, installing codec packs like K-Lite Codec Pack can help in displaying thumbnails for certain file formats. Try these steps and see if they help in restoring the thumbnail previews for RMVB and RM files on your system. If the issue persists, feel free to provide more details for further assistance!