Lost thumbnail previews


  1. ellenc
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    Windows 7 Professional
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    Lost thumbnail previews


    I just set up a new computer (Win 7 Pro). The thumbnail preview on the Taskbar is an very useful tool; it visually shows the document I'm working on and makes it easy to open it from the Taskbar.
    I'm getting that "oh, no" feeling one gets when something important is missing and can't get it back.
    I've just spent the last 1.5 hours searching for a fix: registry (terrified of it), Aero ?, a little Tweak program that only a seasoned geek could work, etc.
    I personally find not having the thumbnail previews is an impediment to fast computing; I have to sit there and read the tiny written descriptions.
    Help, please. ellenc
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  3. Brink
    Posts : 72,052
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello Ellenc, :)

    You might see if an option in the tutorial below may be able to help enable your taskbar thumbnail previews.

    Taskbar Thumbnail Previews - Enable or Disable
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  4. ellenc
    Posts : 147
    Windows 7 Professional
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    enablae thumbnails


    No joking, I do so appreciate your sharing yoiur smart brains with me on this! It's going to take some thought some study, but I am embarking on this process and expect to learn some things. A milllion thanks. ellenc
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  6. Brink
    Posts : 72,052
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    If you have any questions, please feel free to ask away.

    Please let us know how it went. :)
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