Mac

Try right clicking on the folder then select properties.
On the Customize tab select Pictures and Videos as the template.

"Lulu" <Lulu@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1EEC4A1B-39E3-453F-910B-CC0719090E81@microsoft.com...
> Yeah. Same here. The thumbnails for any of the pictures don't show up
> unless
> you open them up in the Picture Gallery. I'd like to know what settings
> you
> need to fix this! I want preview pictures for thumbnails -- not generic
> pictures of the file type.
>
> "KALU" wrote:
>
>> I store pictures (.jpeg, etc.) in various folders on my desktop but when
>> viewed they only show a generic picture unless I open them or put them in
>> the
>> picture gallery. Thanks
>> --
>> Kalu
>>
>>
>> "Mac" wrote:
>>
>> > Do you mean you want to see thumbnails in Windows Explorer?
>> >
>> > "KALU" <KALU@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> > news:FBFA9C18-A3FF-48F6-A942-9E81C2BEC3DF@microsoft.com...
>> > > Can I view thumbnails as previews outside of the picture gallery.
>> > > Currently I
>> > > get generic icons, not previews. (other than in picture gallery)
>> > > --
>> > > Kalu
>> >