Re: 32 bit windows explorer in Vista 64 bit version

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"Alan_P" <AlanP@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:1013B357-8F1A-4DE1-B597-471854122643@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I'm trying to see 'thumbnail' previews of graphic files (Microsoft Photodraw
.mix extension, adobe illustrator .ai, photoshop .psd, etc.) which ALL worked
in Windows XP but now they do not work in Vista.

I had a prior thread on there than said to do the following, but that does
not work. Any idea on how to use the 32 bit windows explorer on a 64 bit
vista o/s to show thumbnail previews of graphic files?

Thank you! --Alan

The answer I got prior that does not work:

Hi Alan P--

Well we'll fix that goshdarnit, you betcha.

1) Hit the windows key in the left corner of keyboard next to ctrl key and the r key at the same time and up pops the run box. That's "r" for run box.
2) Type control folders into run box>enter>view tab.
3) Take the checkmark out of that first box which reads "Always show icons never thumbnails." Keep the check in that 3rd box which reads "Display file icon on thumbnails."
4) Open the folder that contains the image files.
5) This step is essential. At the top of the dialogue box on the view tab is a button that says "Apply to all folders" that will unghost after you take the checkmark out. Make sure to click it to apply your change to all folders.
6) Click the arrow next to Views, and then click Large Icons or if you prefer extra large icons.

When Windows 7 offers a public RC1 very soon, download it and put it on a partitionor a box.
Use the feedback icon to make a suggestion, and in addition go to
http://blogs.msdn.com/e7/
and when Steve Sinofsky makes a post, or someone on the shell team makes a post, tell them that you think there should be the ability to get thumbnails right on the explorer folder toolbar.

Good luck and enjoy,

CH

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