There is an option to switch these thumbnails by using Gpedit.msc, if available in your version of Windows 7, (User - Administrative Templates - Start & Taskbar- last entry).
However It states vista only so not sure if it works with win7
I tried it. maybe I;ll need to reboot.
Group policy will normally require a log-on, log-off for user settings or a reboot for computer items.
Have also seen some discussion of a reg hack for this but can't place it at the moment - will post back if i find anything :)
Nope, didn't;t work.
I think that for the preview in Windows Explorer above the status bar.
Anyone familiar with Taskbar Tweaker? Is it safe?
Never heard of it,. I suppose it has to run in the tray area?
Assuming that the previews we are discussing here are the ones on the windows taskbar - as shown in the image uploaded.
Have a look at this site which claims to have solved it - Not tried myself so cannot confirm ...
How to Turn Off Taskbar Thumbnail Live Previews in Windows 7 - Tweaking with Vishal
Nope, that didn't work,. but I'll try logging of and back on again,. but it shouldn't be necessary under the Current user branch,.
The rs also a DeskopPrieview that might do tyhe trick,. It;s;s set to 0,. I;ll cgange it ti 1
Nope, for me either. ARGH.
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