How to Enable Image Preview to Display Pictures in a Folder (Windows 10)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open File Explorer and navigate to your "Pictures" folder.

   While you are here, make sure that you have selected an option that uses thumbnail previews.
   
   Select "Extra large icons"
   
   "Large icons"
   
   "Medium icons"
   
   "Small icons"
   
   "Tiles" or "Content".
   
   The "List" and "Details" options do not display thumbnail previews. ,, A "Folder Options" dialog box window will open. ,,,
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   Step 2: Click on the "View" tab.

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   Step 3: Click on "Options" dropdown.

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   Step 4: Select "Change folder and search options" from dropdown menu.

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   Step 5: Click on the "View" tab.

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   Step 6: Uncheck the box on the item "Always show icons

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   Step 7: never thumbnails".

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   Step 8: Click "OK" button to apply the change.

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