This saves you the need to rename or open files to know whats inside them.
While the functionality is useful, the thumbnail cache is prone to corruption.
Below, we have shared a step-by-step guide on clearing and resetting the Thumbnails cache in Windows 11.
Heres what it’s crucial that you do.
- poke the Windows 11 search and punch in inFile Explorer options.
On the File Explorer options, switch to theViewtab as shown below.
On the Advanced options,unchecktheAlways show icons, never thumbnails.
Once done, tap on theApplybutton then onOk.
This is how you’re free to enable Thumbnails on your Windows 11. you should probably follow some of the simple steps we have shared below.
First, hit the Windows 11 search and throw in inDisk Cleanup.
Next, kick off the Disk Cleanup utility from the list of matching results.
Select thesystem installation driveand select theOkbutton.
On the File to delete a section, scroll down and check theThumbnailsoption.
see to it touncheck all other options.
Once done, click theOkbutton to trigger the cleanup process.
This will instantly clear ann thumbnail cache stored on your drive.
- hit the Windows 11 search and jot down in Command Prompt.
Next, right-tap on the Command Prompt and selectRun as administrator.
