
Enable the Modify option in the wizard that appears, click Next, and then Next again.Ħ. Double-click the suite name (for example, CorelDRAW Graphics Suite or CorelDRAW Technical Suite).ĥ. If it is not listed, continue with this procedure.Ĥ. Make sure that Corel Graphics - Windows Shell Extension is included in the list of installed programs. Go to the Windows Control Panel, and under Programs, click Uninstall a program. Restart Windows to ensure all programs are properly closed and there are no Windows updates pending.Ģ. Corel Graphics - Windows Shell Extension lets you view the contents of your Corel graphics files through thumbnails.ġ. This may be the cause for white icons or application icons appearing instead of thumbnails. If you have CorelDRAW Technical Suite, the extensions enabled by default for Corel DESIGNER are CGM, DES, DRW, DS4, DSF, DST, MGX.Ĭorel Graphics - Windows Shell Extension may not be installed The default extension selected for Corel PHOTO-PAINT is CPT. Note: The same steps apply to Corel PHOTO-PAINT and Corel DESIGNER. You must repeat the procedure above to change the file association to the new version. Installing a new version of the program will not automatically associate this file type with the new version. Important note! After you select the program and complete steps 6 and 7, the file association becomes permanent because it is entered as a UserChoice in the Microsoft Windows registry. (Windows 10) Always use this app to open.(Windows 7) Always use the selected program to open this kind of file.For example, choose CorelDRAW for CDR, CDT, FILL, CSL and PAT files Corel PHOTO-PAINT for CPT files and Corel DESIGNER (as part of CorelDRAW Technical Suite) for DES files. Select the latest version of the program with which to associate this file type. The following file types support thumbnails and preview:Ĥ.

Using File Explorer, browse and find the files that are displayed with white icons or product icons. Restart Windows to ensure that all programs are closed and there are no Windows updates pending.Ģ. This issue may occur both when previous versions of the program are installed on the same computer, and when only the latest version of the program is installed.ġ.


The problem you are experiencing may be caused by incorrect file association. I just installed the latest version of the suite, and in File Explorer (Windows Explorer), I see only white icons or application icons instead of thumbnail previews for my files. This article discusses problems with viewing your Corel graphics thumbnails in File Explorer, explains what may be causing these problems, and offers step-by-step troubleshooting instructions. CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2021 (Windows/Mac).
