Fix .MKV files not showing icons in Windows file explorer for .MKV files (short video under 5 mins)

"Installing the K-Lite codec pack works for me. Presumably, Windows uses the codec to generate the thumbnails."

Download K-Lite Codec Pack
https://codecguide.com/download_kl.htm

(Includes an optimized version of the latest Media Player Classic Home Cinema)

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