PDF thumbnails are not created

Question

In Windows Explorer thumbnails for PDF-files aren't created. It just displays the icons, other files (such as jpg's) work fine. I've already tried every solution I could find on the internet. Registry hacks, the fix by PretentiousName, changing the default pdf-program,... but nothing helps. Strangely enough, the preview side pane displays the previews without problems.

Is there something else I could try? Identical computers with the same hard- and software don't have this problem. This is really annoying as I have multiple folders with each 100+ pdf-files, finding the right one is a real pain...

The computer runs on Windows 7 Pro x64, my PDF-reader is Adobe Acrobat DC

Solution

It is as simple as 1-2-3 , install foxit reader. Make it the default pdf reader app (you can change it later, nothing harm). And see the magic, all the disappeared thumbnails will reappear. The easiest way i think. Even if you use adobe DC as default, the thumbnail will remain the same.

Comments

[Admin]

Maybe try clearing your thumbnail cache.

[Admin]

Tried this, no change. More suggestions?

[Teebs]

Thank you for your solution, I already did something similar. I installed an older version of Acrobat (Reader 8). Apparently Adobe removed the PDF handler in newer (x64) versions because it would be unstable.

[fixer1234]

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