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David Brooks <
DavidB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote in
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> On 03/06/2023 04:33, Boris wrote:
>> Windows 11 Home, 22H2
>>
>> Edge, Firefox, Brave, SR Iron installed.
>>
>> Windows File Explorer set to show previews.
>>
>> .csv, .doc, .xls, .jpg files all automatically show previews just
>> fine when selected (left click) in File Explorer
>>
>> When selected in File Explorer, this message is displayed in what
>> would be the preview screen:
>>
>> "This file can`t be previewed because of an error in the PDF Preview
>> Handler."
>>
>> Adobe Acrobat Free Reader is not installed. I did install it, and
>> set it as the default pdf reader, but still no good. What this did
>> was to display nothing in the preview display window. I uninstalled
>> it, and did a system recovery, so I`m back to "This file can`t be
>> previewed because of an error in the PDF Preview Handler."
>>
>> I`ve researched, and nothing I`ve found seems to correct this error.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>>
>> TIA
>
>
> It appears that you are experiencing issues with the PDF preview
> handler in Windows File Explorer. Here are a few troubleshooting steps
> you can try to resolve the problem:
>
> 1. Update Windows: Ensure that your Windows operating system is up to
> date. Sometimes, Microsoft releases updates that fix known issues,
> including problems with preview handlers.
>
> 2. Install Adobe Acrobat Reader DC: While you mentioned that you
> installed Adobe Acrobat Free Reader, it`s possible that it didn`t
> properly integrate with the preview handler. I recommend downloading
> and installing the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC from the
> official Adobe website. After installation, set it as the default PDF
> reader.
This worked. I guess AARDC installs a preview handler...but read my
reply to Winston.
>
> 3. Repair Adobe Acrobat Reader DC: If you already have Adobe Acrobat
> Reader DC installed, you can try repairing the installation. Open the
> Control Panel, navigate to "Programs" or "Programs and Features,"
> locate Adobe Acrobat Reader DC in the list, and select the option to
> repair or modify the installation. Follow the prompts to complete the
> process.
>
> 4. Reset File Explorer Preview Settings: You can try resetting the
> File Explorer preview settings to their default values. To do this,
> open the File Explorer Options by typing "File Explorer Options" in
> the Start menu search bar and selecting the appropriate result. In the
> "File Explorer Options" window, go to the "View" tab, and click on the
> "Reset" button under "Reset File Explorer`s preview pane." Click
> "Apply" and "OK" to save the changes.
>
> 5. Clear Thumbnail Cache: Clearing the thumbnail cache can sometimes
> resolve issues with file previews. Open File Explorer and go to the
> following folder: `%LocalAppData%\\Microsoft\\Windows\\Explorer`. Delete
> all the files with the prefix "thumbcache" or "iconcache". Afterward,
> restart your computer.
>
> 6. Try Alternative PDF Readers: If the issue persists, you might
> consider trying alternative PDF readers that have built-in preview
> capabilities, such as Foxit Reader or SumatraPDF. Install one of these
> programs, set it as the default PDF reader, and check if the preview
> handler works with these applications.
I tried FoxIt. It worked just like AARDC. I guess FoxIt also installs
a preview handler.
It seems that, for me, a preview handler has to be enabled in file
explorer, and as long as a pdf reader with a previewer, is also
installed (and I`m going to assume the installed reader(s) includs a pdf
handler), that file explorer will previwe pdfs.
>
> If none of these steps resolve the problem, you may need to seek
> further assistance from Microsoft support or explore other online
> communities where users discuss Windows-related issues in more detail.
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