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Microsoft Support: File Explorer disables preview for files downloaded from the internet
Documents preview being disabled for files marked as downloaded from the internet, supporting safety states where a preview pane must show a warning or blocked state instead of rendering risky content.
Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preview panel | Choose preview panel when users need durable rendered content beside a collection, not only metadata about the selected object. | Selecting an item updates both the source selection indicator and the preview panel title. | Supports blocked preview states for files with internet-origin risk. |
| Security warning | Choose security warning when the system has a security-risk signal and proceeding could expose credentials, personal data, payment data, device integrity, account access, or organization assets. | The warning appears before the risky navigation, submission, download open, file preview, install, or sensitive account action completes. | Supports blocked preview behavior for files downloaded from the internet. |
Evidence Role
This source is treated as platform-guideline evidence. Use it to validate the decision rules above, not as a visual style reference.
Publisher: Microsoft. Last checked: .