Minimized app window preview image missing in dock

Since upgrading to Big Sur on my late 2014 iMac, when I minimize a window into the dock the preview image in the dock disappears, yet a space is still recognized along with the small app logo icon. They still work fine when I click to open them, but the preview image isn't showing. Thoughts?


iMac 27″, macOS 11.0

Posted on Dec 14, 2020 8:06 AM

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Posted on Dec 17, 2020 2:08 PM

Hello ihomestake,


It looks like you are missing some previews when an app is minimized on your Dock.


As this is happening across various apps, you can try some basic troubleshooting steps. Here are some resources that can help:



  • Toggle settings for your Dock in System Preferences such as it's Position of screen, or Minimize window into application icon, to see if it works. See Customize the Dock in Use the Dock on Mac.


  • Test in safe mode as it can help you determine whether issues you’re experiencing are caused by software that loads as your Mac starts up. Start up your Mac in safe mode



Hope this information helps.


Have a good day.

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Dec 17, 2020 2:08 PM in response to ihomestake

Hello ihomestake,


It looks like you are missing some previews when an app is minimized on your Dock.


As this is happening across various apps, you can try some basic troubleshooting steps. Here are some resources that can help:



  • Toggle settings for your Dock in System Preferences such as it's Position of screen, or Minimize window into application icon, to see if it works. See Customize the Dock in Use the Dock on Mac.


  • Test in safe mode as it can help you determine whether issues you’re experiencing are caused by software that loads as your Mac starts up. Start up your Mac in safe mode



Hope this information helps.


Have a good day.

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