Windows 10: Why are there two thumbnails showing on taskbar when only one folder is open?

Discus and support Why are there two thumbnails showing on taskbar when only one folder is open? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Until recently, when I open a folder with File Explorer, a single thumbnail appeared on the taskbar. Now, for whatever reason, when I open a folder... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by DR Lambert, Mar 11, 2025.

  1. DR LAMBERT
    DR Lambert Win User

    Why are there two thumbnails showing on taskbar when only one folder is open?


    Until recently, when I open a folder with File Explorer, a single thumbnail appeared on the taskbar. Now, for whatever reason, when I open a folder with File Explorer, there is an additional empty thumbnail appearing that cannot be closed.

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    DR Lambert, Mar 11, 2025
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  2. DGO47
    Dgo47 Win User

    File Explorer not showing thumbnails

    Brink,

    Many thanks for you reply. I have done all the steps you suggested, but no change,

    When I open a folder containing photos, some open correctly but the vast majority open with thumbnails, but they very quickly get overwritten and you can not longer see the thumbnails.

    Are there any more suggestions?
     
    Dgo47, Mar 11, 2025
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  3. BRINK
    Brink Win User
    How to always show taskbar thumbnail previews?

    Hello dismas, *Smile

    This would be from the taskbar threshold limit to show a list instead of thumbnails. You can change the threshold limit using the tutorial below to increase it. Setting it to "0" (zero) will always show thumbnails.

    Change Taskbar Thumbnail Threshold to Show List in Windows 10
     
    Brink, Mar 11, 2025
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  4. PAVAN_N
    Pavan_N Win User

    Why are there two thumbnails showing on taskbar when only one folder is open?

    Windows 10 photo thumbnail preview not working - getting generic icons showing up instead - Need help please

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to follow the steps and check if that helps.

    • Open This PC on Taskbar.
    • Click or Tap on Pictures folder.
    • Click on View.
    • Click or tap on Options and select Change folder and Search options.
    • Click on View and uncheck Always show icons, Never thumbnails.

    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.

    Thanks
     
    Pavan_N, Mar 11, 2025
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