Images not appearing in Windows Explorer(.exe)

Firstly, I apologize advance because..best way describe the reason is...

Do not make multiple threads in different sections for the same problem.

I don't quite remember if it was here on Ten or Seven Forums, but I searched all my previous posts & threads (both forums) and wasn't able to find the original post I had made. It seems to no longer exist so, just in case someone remembers reading something like this again; this apology will take affect.

Now, back on topic. I had problems displaying "hidden" images on Windows. I say Windows without a number because this problem is present in both Windows 7 and 10. It's not a common problem like thumbnails not showing, but actual image files don't appear on the screen. I placed quotations because it's special and not referencing hidden files right-clicking properties and ticking the Hidden attribute.

I no longer remember which Win7 build number because I also upgraded my laptop to Win10. Now, both Desktop & Laptop use Win10. However, this desktop was upgraded to version 2004 (May Update) and I left the laptop on 1909. As mentioned already, both versions have the same problem along with the previous Win7 that the laptop was on prior to upgrading.

I use IrfanView for displaying images. Based on the image below, you can see that the image Folder.jpg is no where to be found in Windows Explorer. There's an mp3 file using the exact same image, but that alone is separate from the image item itself.



I also saw this notice when I tried deleting the whole folder that has many of these "Hidden" images.



I'm quite curious how these image files are 'system file' type. I have a feeling that this has something to do with un-ticking Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) in Folder Options, but I'll seek some advice first before doing so.

Yeah, I know. I still use Winamp to date and that was how we used to add album arts back in the days. The same went with Windows Media Player too if I remember correctly. Now, there's Mp3Tag which does a much better job.

I'm trying to locate & delete all the album arts that are hidden throughout all sub-folders. I don't want to delete the whole folder that contains mp3's as well.

spunk said:

You have to open each music folder or album and delete the .jpg or other picture file, manually

I'd do this if the file actually exists in Windows Explorer window, but it doesn't.

I also use VMWare and I do remember seeing such files on Raspberry Pi virtual machine. I have backed up my music folder on a USB flash drive. When I connected USB drive to the VM, all album arts are shown.


Why is only Linux showing/displaying these album art images & not Windows? That is so odd...

I guess I was correct then. Gotta un-tick Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) .

bro67 said:

How To Delete The Album Art Images Embedded In MP3 Files

Thanks for confirming!