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    View Large Icons...wtf happened

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Kamin_Majere, Aug 4, 2008.

  1. Kamin_Majere

    Kamin_Majere =][= Ordo Hereticus

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    Vista 64

    Ok so every other computer i've ever had that ran off of vista had the nice little function that allowed me to view the icons with in a folder in many different ways. And the really cool thing was when i had Large or Extra Large Icons i could see a great preview image of the file (like the cover of a book or first page of a file)

    But for some reason i cant make this work... all i get is a large or larger version of the filetype thumbnail. Its not a huge problem, but i really liked my sneak peak and it REALLY helped me out when trying to open books as i recognize most of them by cover.

    Does anyone know how to make it view the preview again, or am i stuck with just the file type thumb from here on out?

    Thanks
    K_M
     
    Kamin_Majere, Aug 4, 2008
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  2. Dook

    Dook Notebook Virtuoso

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    OK try this. Go to my computer, then press alt to bring up the old style menus. Click Tools, Folder Options and View. The first checkbox should say "Always show icons, never thumbnails". If that is checked, uncheck it.
     
    Dook, Aug 4, 2008
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  3. Kamin_Majere

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    Just got finished trying that after reading your post... but unfortunately it's a no go.

    Its really perplexing me. EVERY other computer displays them correctly except this one and i cant figure out whats different :(
     
    Kamin_Majere, Aug 4, 2008
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  4. Dook

    Dook Notebook Virtuoso

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    Hmm. That IS weird man. Ill play around in Vista for a bit and see if I find anything else.
     
    Dook, Aug 4, 2008
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  5. Prasad

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    Check the visual settings part of the control panel. And set everything for better appearance over performance.
     
    Prasad, Aug 4, 2008
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