Hide or Show File Icon on Thumbnail in Windows 10

By Achilles Hill | Last Updated January 03, 2024

By default, file icon is displayed on folder thumbnails in Windows 10 computer. However, you are able to customize whether file icon is hidden or shown, following the instruction below.

Video guide on how to hide or show file icon on thumbnail in Windows 10:

Steps to hide or show file icon on thumbnail in Windows 10:

Step 1: Open Folder Options (i.e. File Explorer Options).

Step 2: Choose View, deselect or select Display file icon on thumbnails in the settings, and then tap OK.

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