Can the Affinity symbol on thumbnails in Windows 10 be hidden?

[Gary9450]

I keep all of my Affinity Designer files in special folders. Often, when searching them in File Explorer, I have a need to see what is behind the Affinity symbol in the lower right corner of the thumbnails, but the Affinity symbol is large and covers much, and using the Preview Pane doesn't help. I've tried changing what program opens the files in order to cause a smaller symbol to be on the thumbnails instead, but then I lose the convenience of the simple click to open them in Designer. A search for help in Google has not been fruitful. Can the app symbols on thumbnails be hidden or removed while still retaining the Extra Large icons in File Explorer?

The problem is only of minor annoyance, but I thought I'd try the Forums in case someone has any magic solution they'd like to share.

[carl123]

9 hours ago, Gary9450 said:

Can the app symbols on thumbnails be hidden or removed while still retaining the Extra Large icons in File Explorer?

Just to clarify, it's not an Affinity setting it's a Windows one

The (Windows) option you need to switch off is called "Display file icon on thumbnails"

 

The video below will show where it can be found on Windows 10

https://www.isunshare.com/windows-10/hide-or-show-file-icon-on-thumbnail-in-windows-10.html

[Gary9450]

Carl123,

Thanks so much for the info! That's exactly what I was looking for. I never suspected Microsoft had an actual option in Windows for turning off the file icons. I thank you again!