Cannot get thumbnails for some video files.

[HairyScot]

Running Windows 7 Pro X64.
Some *.avi files show thumbnails but others show an icon.
Folder view options the same for all sub-folders in the main video folder.
"Always show icons, never thumbnails" is unchecked.
Switching that setting causes a change in some folders but not in others.
Not a train smash, just annoying.
Would welcome any tips.

 

[koolkat77]

which codec pack/s do you have installed?
if you have more than 1 installed. that could be the issue.

 

[Qdos]

IMHO it's normal behaviour. When I glance through video thumbnails on W7 machines it's invariably so. Depends not solely upon the file format, but appears to be linked to resolution/compression. I'm not sure I would let it be an issue personally.

 

[HairyScot]

which codec pack/s do you have installed?
if you have more than 1 installed. that could be the issue.

As far as I know only FFDSHOW.
That is the only one that shows up in my installed programs list.
Is there some way to check further?

 

[boohbah]

if you install sharks codec the avi thumbs will show.
Shark007's FREE Codec solutions - Windows 7 codecs

 

[koolkat77]

Download K-Lite Codec Pack 8.10 (Full) - FileHippo.com
klite codec pack is a good one too.only annoying thing about it is that it adds a "media info" to the context menu.

 

[boohbah]

shark 007 is a member here and offers extra support ,personally i find sharks codecs over klite, its a personal thing but sharks is very simple once installed jus tick the use sharks recommended settings box,couldnt be easier

Windows 7 Forums - View Profile: Shark007

 

[hybridfan]

Download K-Lite Codec Pack 8.10 (Full) - FileHippo.com
klite codec pack is a good one too.only annoying thing about it is that it adds a "media info" to the context menu.

Why is that annoying? also you can uncheck that in the installation.

 

[HairyScot]

if you install sharks codec the avi thumbs will show.
Shark007's FREE Codec solutions - Windows 7 codecs

Download K-Lite Codec Pack 8.10 (Full) - FileHippo.com
klite codec pack is a good one too.only annoying thing about it is that it adds a "media info" to the context menu.

Thanks guys!

Installed Shark007 and that did the trick.

 

[boohbah]

good news.