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The user reports that after updating Windows, the thumbnail images for videos on their computer reverted from preview images to the default program icons. Several participants suggest that the issue may be related to Windows update compatibility or file type associations, but the original poster indicates that the problem persists regardless of the media player used. Overall, the thread centers on troubleshooting thumbnail display issues following a Windows update, with the consensus leaning towards a potential update-related glitch that may require further investigation.
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orchidsartanddesign

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A while back, I updated my computer to the most recent windows version and for a while the pictures of the videos that I have on my computer used to show up, but now it just shows the picture of the program I use to play them.
 

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Are you talking about when viewing a picture or video or are you referring to the icon shown in the windows file explorer? Screenshots also help.

Such as you want it to show like this
An image from 'Video pictures not showing'. Two screenshots of a Windows Videos folder showing a Captures folder and a video file with different icon views.


but it shows up like this
An image from 'Video pictures not showing'. Two screenshots of a Windows Videos folder showing a Captures folder and a video file with different icon views.
 

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That’s it! The screenshots that you sent are what’s happening with my computer.


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Neemobeer said:
Are you talking about when viewing a picture or video or are you referring to the icon shown in the windows file explorer? Screenshots also help.

Such as you want it to show like this
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but it shows up like this
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That’s the problem I’m having. So what do I do? I want those pictures back. And with my music as well.
 

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Open file explorer (the yellow folder icon), click on View at the top then Options > 'Change folder and search options' and View again and uncheck the following, Apply, Ok

Windows Folder Options dialog highlighting “Always show icons, never thumbnails” in advanced settings.
 

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Neemobeer said:
Open file explorer (the yellow folder icon), click on View at the top then Options > 'Change folder and search options' and View again and uncheck the following, Apply, Ok

View attachment 39042
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Thank you so much. I’ve had this problem before, and never knew what to do.
 

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