PhiAlv

Is Mike's comment accurate and still current? I've been unable to see
thumbnail icons for a number of file types in Vista Explorer (e.g., Excel,
Powerpoint, Project, Acrobat) while retaining the ability for others (e.g.,
Photoshop, Word). Only the default generic Windows file icon will appear.
I've tried deleting the thumbcache*.db database files using Disc Cleaner, but
that didn't help. (I also tried to delete them directly in Explorer, but
received the error message that I "need permission", even though I'm their
owner.) This has become a royal pain in the neck, as I rely on those icons to
help me identify files quickly. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Phil

"Mike in Cal" wrote:

> I've discovered the same problem. All Microsoft programs have lost the
> ability to select THUMBNAILS in View - it's just gone. I've been told that
> this is a result of a recent Vista upgrade and that it is pending a fix by
> Microsoft which will be part of a future update. Until then we are SOL
>
> "Nik Simpson" wrote:
>
> > dean-dean wrote:
> > > One more stab at it. Type Advanced System Properties in the Start Menu
> > > search box. Right-click on the file and choose Run as Administrator.
> > > Click on the "Settings..." button, under "Performance". On the Visual
> > > Effects tab, make sure that all choices are checked. ((Apply, OK) that
> > > window, then (Apply, OK) the remaining window).
> >
> >
> > All of them were checked. BTW, I tried the method you suggested for
> > reaching the performance tab and it didn't work on my machine. Another
> > way to reach the same menu is right click on "Computer" on the desktop
> > and select properties.
> >
> > --
> > Nik Simpson
> >