Issue with media files displaying weirdly in Windows 11

Kin_G · Nov 13, 2023

I would uninstall all programs/codecs for checking videos.

Maybe you checked a box somewhere.

Then from default thumbnails. If it is still doing it, then. We must check the thumbnail options in and around Windows, I do not know them, but I can't really think of what special magic this really is. Seems something like a registry option/link that seems to be recreated/broken.

Kin_G · Nov 13, 2023

Fabler2 said:
When you reinstalled Windows did you also re-install your apps? It works ok for a time then gets corrupted again. That's why I'm thinking it's something installed that's doing it. Try testing out with a clean boot for a while.

Perform a Clean Boot in Windows 11 to Troubleshoot Software Conflicts Tutorial

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The reset thing never has and I assume never will work for me. I will never try again.

Another issue. If some applications are not on C:/ . Forget it. No matter what you do, it CANNOT work.

Fabler2 · Nov 13, 2023

Another thing that makes me think it's an app doing it is that it was also happening in Windows 10 prior to upgrading.

Powerade1985 · Nov 13, 2023

Kin_G said:
This looks like Windows 11 issue to me.

Had it on Win 10 as well prior to the upgrade.

Powerade1985 · Nov 13, 2023

Fabler2 said:
When you reinstalled Windows did you also re-install your apps? It works ok for a time then gets corrupted again. That's why I'm thinking it's something installed that's doing it. Try testing out with a clean boot for a while.

Perform a Clean Boot in Windows 11 to Troubleshoot Software Conflicts Tutorial

This tutorial will show you how to perform a clean boot to start Windows 10 or Windows 11 using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs for troubleshooting application conflicts. Troubleshooting Windows can be a complex process due to the many different drivers, settings, and programs...

www.elevenforum.com

Thanks I will try that in the coming days

Powerade1985 · Nov 14, 2023

UPDATE - so I did a clean boot as per the advice of another forum member Fabler2. It still persists

latest screenshot attached. Any other thoughts?

dacrone · Nov 14, 2023

Download k-lite mega codec pack. Install it and deselect everything except the codec tweak tool. Once the tweak tool is installed, launch it. You can edit video thumbnails and remove the icon and reel outline.

Fabler2 · Nov 14, 2023

Powerade1985 said:
UPDATE - so I did a clean boot as per the advice of another forum member Fabler2. It still persists latest screenshot attached. Any other thoughts?

While you were in clean boot did you re-associate your files with the player and run like that for an hour or so? I can't think that it's just a Windows issue as it only happens over time and it's not a common issue that I can find.
Sorry but I can't think of anything else to help.

Powerade1985 · Nov 14, 2023

dacrone said:
Download k-lite mega codec pack. Install it and deselect everything except the codec tweak tool. Once the tweak tool is installed, launch it. You can edit video thumbnails and remove the icon and reel outline.

Hi, I tried your method of hiding the overlay. At least it won't annoy me as much now. Thank you. Still a mystery to me.