You are allowed to view files in Windows without opening them.

However, do you know how to do this in Windows 10 and 11?

Now, explore these ways in this blog.

select Preview pane

How to View Files in Windows without Opening Them?

You must save a lot of files on a Windows computer.

You may want to find a specific one without opening it if there are too many files.

preview an image in File Explorer

However, this feature is not selected by default.

So, you oughta enable it if you want to preview files in File Explorer.

PressWindows + Eto open File Explorer.

preview a video in File Explorer

Switch to theViewtab from the top menu.

Then selectPreview panein thePanessection.

This feature can help you preview a file while selecting it.

preview a Word document in File Explorer

Use PowerToys to View a File without Opening It

PowerToys is a tool from Microsoft.

This tool is not preinstalled in Windows.

Way 3.

preview a PDF file in File Explorer

Do you know how to batch install multiple apps in Windows 11/10?

In this post, you’re able to find 4 easy methods.

you’re able to go to Recycle Bin and see if it is there.

preview an Excel file in File Explorer

If yes, it was just deleted by mistake.

it’s possible for you to right-click it and selectRestoreto make it go back to the previous location.

you’re free to restore deleted files from Recycle Bin if they are not permanently deleted.

preview a Word document using Peek of PowerToys

But where do restored files go from Recycle Bin?

Find the answer here.

you’ve got the option to use this freeware to recover 1GB of files for free.

4 Ways to Batch Install Multiple Apps in Windows 11/10

If you want to recover more files, you’re able to use a full edition.

Besides, to recover lost or deleted files, you might try MiniTool Power Data Recovery.

Q+A: Where Do Your Restored Files Go from Recycle Bin on Windows