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Here's How to Fix PDF Thumbnails Not Showing.

If the thumbnails of your PDF files are not showing in File Explorer, here are some solutions you can try:

1. Enable PDF thumbnails in File Explorer: First, check if PDF thumbnails are enabled in File Explorer. Open File Explorer and go to the View tab. Click on Options, then choose Change folder and search options. In the Folder Options window, go to the View tab and make sure that the "Always show icons, never thumbnails" option is unchecked. Also, make sure that the "Display file icon on thumbnails" option is checked. Click OK to save changes.

2. Uninstall then reinstall Adobe Acrobat or Reader: If PDF thumbnails are still not showing, try reinstalling Adobe Acrobat or Reader. This can help repair any issues with the installation or corrupt files that may be causing the problem.

3. Repair Adobe Acrobat or Reader installation: If reinstalling does not work, try repairing the installation of Adobe Acrobat or Reader. Go to Control Panel - Programs and Features, then right-click on Adobe Acrobat or Reader and choose Repair. Follow the on-screen instructions to repair the installation.

4. Clear thumbnail cache: Thumbnail cache is a database that Windows uses to store thumbnails of images and documents. Sometimes the cache can become corrupted, causing thumbnails not to show. To clear the thumbnail cache, open Disk Cleanup (search for it in the Start menu), select the drive where Windows is installed, and check the box for "Thumbnails." Click OK to clear the cache.

5. Install a PDF viewer with thumbnail support: If none of the above solutions work, try installing a different PDF viewer that supports thumbnails. There are many free PDF viewers available that offer thumbnail support, such as Sumatra PDF and Foxit Reader.

These are some solutions you can try to fix PDF thumbnails not showing in File Explorer. If the issue persists, you may need to seek additional technical assistance.