Re: Folder Names missing - HELP!

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Trevor L. wrote:
> I can no longer see my folder names in Thumbnail View in Explorer
>
> This is most disturbing and annoying
>
> What has gone wrong and how do I fix it?

First, select the folder(s) in question.

Go to View, select any of the other viewing options (such as List). Now go back and press and hold the Shift Key and select Thumbnails. You can hide or unhide the names using this procedure.

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Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
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