Continue reading to check them out!

Find the steps for each of the fixes right below!

2.Click theViewoption on the top navigation bar and move the cursor over theShowoption.

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3.On the follow-up menu,uncheck the Preview Pane option, if already enabled.

Simply follow the steps below to do that:

1.PressWindows + Eto launchFile Explorerin Windows 11.

2.On the top navigation bar, click thethree-dot buttonand selectOptions.

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3.In the following window, hit theRestore Defaultsbutton below.

4.After the restore, click theApplybutton to stash your changes.

  1. power cycle your Windows 11 PCor laptop.

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1.Use theCtrl + Shift + Escshortcut to launch theTask Managerin Windows 11.

2.Under theProcessestab, use the search bar to find theWindows Explorerprocess.

3.Right-tap on itto kick off the context menu and click theRestartoption.

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2.FindAdvanced System Settingsand click theView advanced system settingsoption in the search results.

3.In the followingSystem Propertieswindow, click theSettings…button.

4.Next, choose theAdjust for best appearanceoption and click theApplybutton.

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Now, reset your Windows 11 gadget and check whether the PDF Preview feature is working or not.

2.Click theRun as administratorbutton for theCommand Promptprogram in the search results.

3.ClickYeson the following User Account Control prompt.

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6.kickstart your Windows 11 PCor laptop after completion.

3.After the last DISM scan completes,start your Windows 11 PCor laptop.

In this case, you could check for updates for your PDF viewer app.

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2.Click theLibrarytab on the left nav bar.

3.On the following page, click theGet updatesbutton.

5.Click theGetbutton beside the PDF viewer you are using on your unit to update the app right away.

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6.After the update,start your Windows 11 PCor laptop.

Check whether the PDF Preview not working issue has been fixed on your machine or not following the update.

2.Click theUninstall a programoption underPrograms.

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5.Now, open theMicrosoft Storeapp in Windows 11 and search forPDF.

6.Choose theAdobe Acrobat Readerapp.

7.Click theInstallbutton to install it on your machine.

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8.Wait for the installation to complete.

9.start your deviceafter installation.

Scan for Malware/Viruses in Windows 11

1.PressWindows + Eto launch theSettingsapp in Windows 11.

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2.Go to thePrivacy & securitytab on the left nav bar and click theWindows Securityoption.

3.Next, click theVirus and threat protectionoption.

4.Click theQuick scanbutton on the following page to start the scan.

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Note:You might have to delete third-party apps on your equipment that contains threat files and data.

FAQs

Can I preview PDF files in Windows 11?

Yes, it’s possible for you to surely preview PDF files in Windows 11.

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Why cant I preview PDF files in Windows 11?

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