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Until recently I could open any .pdf file on my computer with just double clicking the file on Windows 10.
Then one day that didn't work, instead it would show a miniature view of the document in the right side of the screen. Then if I double clicked a second time, it would open.
I looked at the Edit/Preference page, I don't see anything that would change it to opening on the first double click.
Can anyone tell me what I'm missing?
Hi Terry,
Hope you are doing well.
Looking at the description given above, we assume that those miniature view you are referring to, was Thumbnail Preview.
If its already unchecked and you continue to get
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Hi Terry,
Hope you are doing well.
Looking at the description given above, we assume that those miniature view you are referring to, was Thumbnail Preview.
If its already unchecked and you continue to get the same experience, then try these steps:
sysdm.cpl
via the Run dialog → click Advanced tab → Performance → Settings → uncheck Show thumbnails instead of icons → OK
Let us know if that helps.
Thanks,
Akanchha
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Akanchha,
Thank you for your suggestions. These settings, "Enable PDF Thumbnail Previews in Windows Explorer", was not checked. So I went and tried some pdfs, and they all opened without creating a Thumbnail preview. I had rebooted the computer since I had the problems, so that might have been rebooting it.
If it comes back, I'll certainly try the other suggetion of yours.
Thanks for your help.
Terry
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Sounds great! Thanks for updating the discussion Terry.
Let us know if there's any further assistance is required.
~Akanchha