Microsoft told Windows Latest that it disabled the File Explorer Preview pane in Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 for internet files.

Microsoft has detailed the reason why File Explorer doesn't show you previews for downloaded files on your PCs.

Microsoft says that the File Explorer (formerly Windows Explorer) now automatically blocks previews for files downloaded from ...

File Explorer will now automatically disable the preview feature for files downloaded form the internet. Read complete ...

Microsoft's timing is awkward, as it continues to encourage Windows 10 users to upgrade now that official support has ended.

Microsoft has updated File Explorer to automatically block file previews for items downloaded from the internet, aiming to ...