So for the past couple days I have been having problem with windows 7 and explorer, Images are icons and not thumbnails. I have the folder options checked to NOT show icons just thumbnails. Now I have NO thumbnail cache.db files, I deleted them with glary utilities since disk cleanup does not show thumbnail cache files. After that they simply will NOT be created. WHat the hell do I do?
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The original poster is experiencing issues with Windows 7 where image thumbnails are not displaying, despite folder options being set correctly and thumbnail cache files being deleted. The suggested troubleshooting steps include rebuilding and clearing the thumbnail and icon caches, adjusting folder options, increasing cache size via the registry, running system scans, updating drivers, and restarting Explorer. Overall, the thread discusses common methods to resolve thumbnail display problems, with a focus on cache management and system maintenance.
The original poster is experiencing issues with Windows 7 where image thumbnails are not displaying, despite folder options being set correctly and thumbnail cache files being deleted. The suggested troubleshooting steps include rebuilding and clearing the thumbnail and icon caches, adjusting folder options, increasing cache size via the registry, running system scans, updating drivers, and restarting Explorer. Overall, the thread discusses common methods to resolve thumbnail display problems, with a focus on cache management and system maintenance.
Solution
When Windows doesn't display thumbnails for images, it can be frustrating. Here are some steps you can take to resolve this issue:
Rebuild Thumbnail Cache:
- Folder Options:
- Open Windows Explorer.
- Go to Organize > Folder and search options.
- In the View tab, ensure "Always show icons, never thumbnails" is unchecked.
- Disk Cleanup:
- Run Disk Cleanup tool.
- Check Thumbnails checkbox, and clear it to remove thumbnail cache. Reboot your system.
- Rebuilding Thumnail Cache:
- Press Windows + R to open Run.
- Type cleanmgr and press Enter.
- Select the drive where Windows is installed.
- Check Thumbnail option and run Disk Cleanup.
- Delete Icon Cache:
- Open Command Prompt as Admin.
- Enter the command:
Code:
del /a /f %localappdata%\IconCache.db del /a /f %localappdata%\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer\iconcache* - Check Folder Options for Hidden Files:
- Ensure that hidden files are visible in the Folder Options settings.
- Go to View > Hidden files and folders and select Show hidden files, folders, and drives.
- Increase Maximum Size of Icon Cache:
- Open Registry Editor (regedit).
- Go to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer.
- Create a new DWORD (32-bit) Value named Max Cached Icons.
- Set its value to 4096.
- System File Checker:
- Open Command Prompt as Admin.
- Run sfc /scannow to scan and repair system files.
- Update Graphics Drivers:
- Update your graphics drivers to the latest version.
- Restart Explorer:
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
- Under Processes, locate Windows Explorer and right-click on it, then choose Restart. After applying these steps, your system should start displaying thumbnails instead of icons.