Directory with pictures - how to disable pics preview?


  1. bernard
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    Directory with pictures - how to disable pics preview?


    Hello. I have directory with pictures and I set displaying large icons. It's very annoying to see this dir with thumbs of pictures inside. Can I disable it?

    ps Can I set default folder icon from XP in 7?
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  3. not so gray matter
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    Yes you can disable thumbnails.

    Start > Right Click Computer > Advanced System Settings > Advanced Tab > Performance Box > Settings Button > Custom > Uncheck Show Thumbnails Instead of Icons

    To replace the default folder icon:

    Folder Icon - Change Windows 7 Default Folder Icon
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  4. bernard
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    notsograymatter said:
    Yes you can disable thumbnails.

    Start > Right Click Computer > Advanced System Settings > Advanced Tab > Performance Box > Settings Button > Custom > Uncheck Show Thumbnails Instead of Icons

    To replace the default folder icon:

    Folder Icon - Change Windows 7 Default Folder Icon
    It disables preview of all media files. I want to remove thumbs in folder only.
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  6. Brink
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    Hello Bernard,

    A workaround is to change only that one particular folder's icon instead.

    Folder Icon Change - Vista Forums

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
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