Windows 10: Windows 11 File Explorer Preview Pane not working for any file type

Windows 11 File Explorer Preview Pane not working for any file type.It just stopped working about 3 days ago...Tried to restore defaults also, and sfc /scannow ... Nothing worked.Please help. Thanks

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Preview Pane Not Working For Some File Types

After upgrading user's computer to Windows 11, he cannot preview some documents in the preview pane (he could prior to the update).

They are files created by Siemens NX application and have the file type .prt

The preview pane works for your normal stuff like .pdf or .txt files.

Issue happens for existing files on the network as well as newly created .prt files

Troubleshooting already performed:

• Restart Windows Explorer
  
• Restore File Explorer settings to default
  
• Ran SFC, DISM, and chkdsk tools
  
• The application creating the files was reinstalled
  
• Re-installed Windows 11 (multiple times)
  
• File explorer options
  
  • 'show preview handlers in the preview pane' checkbox is checked
    
  • 'always show icons, never thumbnails' is unchecked
    
• Tried the performance option of 'adjust for best appearance'
  

 

preview/details pane in explorer

Hi,

Setting the Preview pane to show or hide in File Explorer will apply to all folders. If you wish to hide the Preview pane in File Explorer, we suggest that you follow the steps below:

• Open File Explorer.
• Tap on View tab.
• Click Preview Pane to view/hide it.

We would appreciate it if you could get back to us and provide us your feedback.

 

Windows 10 File Explorer Preview Pane Word Doc fix

Seriously, what's so difficult to understand about these simple steps?