Turn off the display of thumbnails and only display icons on network folders

This policy setting allows you to configure how File Explorer displays thumbnail images or icons on network folders. File Explorer displays only icons and never displays thumbnail images on network folders by default. If you disable this policy setting, File Explorer displays thumbnail images on network folders. If you enable or do not configure this policy setting, File Explorer displays only icons and never displays thumbnail images on network folders. Note: Allowing the use of thumbnail images from network folders can expose the users' computers to security risks.

Policy Details

Policy Name

DisableThumbnailsOnNetworkFolders

Registry Key

Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer

Value Name

DisableThumbnailsOnNetworkFolders

Supported On

At least Windows Vista

OMA-URI (CSP)

ADMX_Thumbnails/DisableThumbnailsOnNetworkFolders

OS Build Version:10.0.22000, 10.0.19043.1202, 10.0.19042.1202, 10.0.19041.1202

CSP Version:10.0

Conflict Resolution:LastWrite

Allowed Editions:

EnterpriseEnterprise NProfessionalProfessional NEnterprise EvaluationEnterprise N EvaluationEducationEducation NEnterprise SEnterprise S NEnterprise S EvaluationEnterprise S N EvaluationHolographic BusinessPro Single LanguagePro ChinaPro WorkstationPro Workstation NPro For EducationPro For Education NEnterprisegEnterprisegnServerrdshIotenterpriseIotenterprisesCloudeditionnCloudeditionIotenterpriseskIotenterpriseseval

Policy State Values

Enabled: 1

Disabled: 0

Available Languages

en-us