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Download WinThumbsPreloader 1.0.1 for Windows

Thumbnails preloader for Windows Explorer.

Dmitry Bruhov File managers & search #30 File managers & search

WinThumbsPreloader is a simple open source tool for preloading thumbnails in Windows Explorer.

Publisher’s description

What is WinThumbsPreloader?

WinThumbsPreloader is an open-source file managers & search program for Windows from Dmitry Bruhov. It ranks 30th by popularity among file managers & search in this catalogue. It is written in C#.

Installation and requirements

Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.

Popularity and file types

The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 2,857 times. The source code on GitHub (bruhov/WinThumbsPreloader) has 744 stars. Similar programs include Elasticsearch, Double Commander and Files - Stable.

Project description on GitHub: “WinThumbsPreloader is a simple open source tool for preloading thumbnails in Windows Explorer.”

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
  • Documented silent install

Cons

  • No native ARM64 build
  • Installation needs administrator rights
  • No update for more than a year

In short: WinThumbsPreloader is an open-source file managers & search tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.

Is WinThumbsPreloader safe to download?

  • The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
  • The download link uses HTTPS
  • A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file: 16DB5CD90561B342BA3A080E29E833EF35ECC6547932485F85B5D89E2B3B1303 · Open the VirusTotal report for this hash
  • The link has not been checked yet
  • The source code is public
  • ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers

Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows

Recent versions

All 1 versions ›
2021: 1 1 21
VersionDateSizeFiles
1.0.1Latest December 6, 2021 — 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)

Install from the command line

Silent install ›
PowerShell
wingetwinget install --id bruhov.WinThumbsPreloader -e
chocochoco install WinThumbsPreloader -y
silentWinThumbsPreloader-1.0.1-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-

Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps

Information

Publisher
Dmitry Bruhov
Category
File managers & search
Licence
MIT
Price
Free
Source code
github.com/bruhov/WinThumbsPreloader
Written in
C#
Requires
Windows 11 / 10
Architecture
64-bit
Installer
EXE (Inno Setup)
Version
1.0.1
Released
December 6, 2021
Added to the catalogue
January 28, 2025
Versions listed
1
Chocolatey downloads
2,857
GitHub stars
744
GitHub forks
48
Website
github.com
winget ID
bruhov.WinThumbsPreloader
Chocolatey package
WinThumbsPreloader

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Frequently asked questions

Is WinThumbsPreloader free?

Yes. WinThumbsPreloader is open-source software under the MIT licence.

Is WinThumbsPreloader safe to download?

The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.

How do I install WinThumbsPreloader with winget?

Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.

Can WinThumbsPreloader be installed silently?

Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.

Does WinThumbsPreloader run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?

There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.

What are alternatives to WinThumbsPreloader?

Elasticsearch, Double Commander, Files - Stable, Open-Shell and Total Commander. The alternatives page compares them.

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