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650969 2008-03-19 23:58:00 In Windows Explorer, some folders show previews of image files and some don't. How do I set the properties of a folder to show/hide previews? I know I can set the view to "large icons" (e.g.), but I'm looking for is the ability to show/hide a preview when to view is set to "details". I thought changing the folder properties to "pictures and videos" might do it, but it doesn't. Tony (4941)
650970 2008-03-20 00:32:00 In Windows Explorer, some folders show previews of image files and some don't. How do I set the properties of a folder to show/hide previews? I know I can set the view to "large icons" (e.g.), but I'm looking for is the ability to show/hide a preview when to view is set to "details". I thought changing the folder properties to "pictures and videos" might do it, but it doesn't. If the View is set to Details, it will show as text, you need to set it to a format that allows previews EG: The Icons - Details wont show a preview. wainuitech (129)
650971 2008-03-20 01:02:00 If the View is set to Details, it will show as text, you need to set it to a format that allows previews EG: The Icons - Details wont show a preview.Have a look at this:Attached file: preview.jpg (www.imagef1.net.nz) (37 KB)
That is what I am talking about.
Tony (4941)
650972 2008-03-20 01:05:00 I've just solved it - by doing what I should have done in the first place, and looking at the properties of the folder I just posted. If you set the folder type to "all items" it shows the preview. Tony (4941)
650973 2008-03-20 05:59:00 I've just solved it - by doing what I should have done in the first place, and looking at the properties of the folder I just posted. If you set the folder type to "all items" it shows the preview.

That's one of my main gripes with Vista, it choosing in what way it "helpfully" thinks a folder should be presented depending on the contents of the folder. "Apply to all folders" under "Folder and Search Options" should be final word on what all folders display as and then you can change the view on a per folder basis. This works up to a point but eventually fails.
sal (67)
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