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I'm having the same problem, after updating the net 1.1 security, I believe.
I've uninstalled that and every update around then, with no luck, as well as
deleting the thumbnails cache and any other settings assiciated with that.
I'm getting the default file icon/thumbnail for several folders, and most
files and folders that are in their smallest views (list, details).
Help would be awesome.

"PhiAlv" wrote:

> 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
> > >