

If the above method is not working, then follow this method. Rebuild Thumbnail cache using Command Prompt Windows will automatically recreate the thumbnail cache for all types of files, So you don’t need to do this manually.

Scroll down to Windows Processes, find Windows Explorer and right-click on it and select End task. Press the Windows key + S and begin typing in Task Manager and click on Task Manager. We're going to delete IconCache.db and then let it rebuild the cache from scratch. If that didn't work, we have one other possibility, but follow these steps carefully. A restart is not required for either method. Now open Windows Explorer, File Explorer, or wherever you aren't seeing your icons or thumbnails and see if it worked. For Windows 8.1, 7, Vista or XP type follow the same steps but instead type ie4uinit.exe -ClearIconCache.

Press the Windows key + R and type in ie4uinit.exe -show followed by enter for Windows 10. Close all open programs, and most importantly, be sure Windows or File Explorer is closed or this won't work. TIP: Hard to fix Windows Problems? Repair/Restore Missing Windows OS Files Damaged by Malware with a few clicksīefore you begin, we've done this with many Windows and programs open.
