Filmstrip option missing from XP view choices

[Miles]

The option to view files in the filmstrip mode is
missing from my windows Xp SP2 computer.
The thumb nail option is shown and works fine.
How do I get the filmstrip option to appear?

 

[Gord Dibben]

Miles

Filmstrip is available only in My Pictures folder.

Is that where it is missing?


Gord

 

[Keith Miller]

Or any folder that has been customized by the user via its properties as 'photo album' or 'pictures'...

Keith

 

[Wesley Vogel]

View | Customize This Folder | Select Pictures or Photo Album

You can view your pictures as a filmstrip in any My Pictures subfolder or
any folder customized as a pictures folder.

Filmstrip view is available in picture folders. Your pictures appear in a
single row of thumbnail images. You can scroll through your pictures using
the left and right arrow buttons. If you click a picture, it is displayed as
a larger image above the other pictures. To edit, print, or save the image
to another folder, double-click the picture.
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This issue can occur because the Filmstrip feature requires that Show common
tasks in folders be selected to view the full functionality.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, select Show common tasks in folder:
1. Double-click the My Computer icon.
2. On the Tools menu, click Folder Options.
3. On the General tab, click Show common tasks in folder under Tasks.
4. Click OK.

Filmstrip View Is Not Available
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;299542

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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[Kelly]

Hi Miles,

Right click the folder, select properties. Go to customize. Select either
the pictures or photo album option.

You must have common tasks enabled to use the filmstrip view. If you
switched to classic view it is not an option.

Lastly: Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 shimgvw.dll

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Troubleshooting Windows XP
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[Miles]

Thanks,
Dick


Hi Miles,

Right click the folder, select properties. Go to customize. Select either
the pictures or photo album option.

You must have common tasks enabled to use the filmstrip view. If you
switched to classic view it is not an option.

Lastly: Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 shimgvw.dll

--
In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol: http://www.dts-l.org/

All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

 

[Gord Dibben]

Thanks for the correction and info.


Gord

Or any folder that has been customized by the user via its properties as 'photo album' or 'pictures'...

Keith

 

[Kelly]

Most welcome.

--
In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol: http://www.dts-l.org/

All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com