How to Enable Thumbnail View for Pictures in Windows 7

Would you like to see thumbnail views of picture files as well as video files instead of seeing them as icons in folders? Here is how.

Steps

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    Open your folder and make sure if the Large Icons or Extra Large Icons is selected under the View options.
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    Click Organize > Folder and Search Options. Click on the View tab. Uncheck 'Always show icons, and never thumbnails' and Apply.
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    Refresh the folder and check the status.

Community Q&A

  • Question
    How do I stop seeing thumbnails only?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    In the upper right hand side of the file explorer (under the search bar), there is a icon of a picture with a downwards facing arrow next to it. Click on the arrow and drag up/down to find your desired view.

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Updated: March 23, 2019
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Categories: Windows 7