As an IT administrator, one of the most common tasks that you will need to do is to ensure that all computers in your organization are running properly and efficiently. This means that you need to be able to troubleshoot any issues that may arise, as well as configure any settings that may be necessary to keep things running smoothly.
One of the issues that can arise is that Windows 7 may not show thumbnails for MKV files. MKV files are multimedia files which are commonly used to store videos, and Windows 7 can only show thumbnails for certain types of files. Without the ability to see thumbnails, it can be difficult to locate the correct file quickly and easily.
Fortunately, there is a way to make Windows 7 show thumbnails for MKV files. The first step is to install the Matroska Splitter, which is a software package that allows for the playback of MKV files on Windows 7. This can be downloaded from the official website, and the download includes both the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the software.
Once the Matroska Splitter has been installed, you need to open the Control Panel and select “Programs and Features”. In the list of installed programs, find the “Matroska Splitter” and click on it. This will open a window that contains several options, including “File Types”. Select the “File Types” option, and then select the “MKV” file type.
Finally, you need to click on the “Advanced” button and then enable the “Always show icons, never thumbnails” option. This will enable Windows 7 to show thumbnails for MKV files. Once this is done, you can close the window and restart Windows 7. After the restart, Windows 7 should be able to show thumbnails for MKV files.
It is important to note that this method only works for Windows 7, and may not work for other versions of Windows. Additionally, this method does not work for all types of files, only certain types of multimedia files.
In conclusion, it is possible to make Windows 7 show thumbnails for MKV files. This can be done by installing the Matroska Splitter, and then enabling the “Always show icons, never thumbnails” option in the “Advanced” settings of the “File Types” window. After this is done and Windows 7 has been restarted, it should be able to show thumbnails for MKV files.
