Set thumbnail for Files but not folders?


  1. SnackCabinet
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    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1
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    Set thumbnail for Files but not folders?


    I would like to know if it is possible to set thumbnails for files themselves but not the folders? Thanks. :)
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  3. Brink
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello CosmicPoptart,

    Thumbnail previews is a global setting for all or none.

    However, as a workaround, you could use the tutorial below to change the default folder icon to have all of them be an open folder to essentially do that.

    Folder Icon - Change Default Icon

    Hope this helps, :)
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