How to restore missing thumbnails in Windows 10
The easiest way to rebuild the thumbnail cache on Windows 10 is using the Disk Cleanup tool.
- Open File Explorer.
- On the left pane, click This PC.
- Right-click the C: drive where Windows 10 is installed, and select Properties.
- Click the Disk Cleanup button.
- Check the Thumbnails option, and uncheck all the other options.
How do I get my thumbnails back in Windows 10?
That’s what you need to do:
- Click on the Windows icon to open the Start menu.
- Locate and click Control Panel.
- Select System and open Advanced system settings.
- Navigate to the Advanced tab. …
- Proceed to the Visual Effects tab.
- Make sure to check the Show thumbnails instead of icons option.
- Click Apply.
