Vista not generating thumbnails

  • Thread starter Thread starter Nik Simpson
  • Start date Start date
N

Nik Simpson

For some reason, Vista isn't able to generate thumbnails for JPEG files
now, this used to work just fine. Now, the green progrees indicator
never completes and I only get to see file icons. Anybody else seen this?

I do have PSP XI installed if that helps in the diagnosis
 
Nik Simpson said:
For some reason, Vista isn't able to generate thumbnails for JPEG files
now, this used to work just fine. Now, the green progrees indicator never
completes and I only get to see file icons. Anybody else seen this?
Click to expand...

Do you have "Always show icons, never thumbnails" ticked in Folder
Options->View? That would have this effect.

--
And loving it,

-Q
______________________________________________
(e-mail address removed)
(Replace the "SixFour" with numbers to email)
 
Qu0ll said:
Do you have "Always show icons, never thumbnails" ticked in Folder
Options->View? That would have this effect.
Click to expand...

No, I don't. Also, folder.jpg files do appear properly, just the rest of
the files in the folder that don't display thumbnails.
 
Try deleting your "Thumbnails" cache using Disk Cleanup (Start
Menu\Programs\Accessories\System Tools).
 
dean-dean said:
Try deleting your "Thumbnails" cache using Disk Cleanup (Start
Menu\Programs\Accessories\System Tools).
Click to expand...

If you mean the thumbs.ini file in the folder, there isn't one.
 
No, I mean the cache in C:\Users\(YOUR USER
NAME)\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer. However, use Disk Cleanup
to remove the files safely (they could be several MBs, but corrupted). They
will be rebuilt as you use your computer...
 
dean-dean said:
No, I mean the cache in C:\Users\(YOUR USER
NAME)\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer. However, use Disk
Cleanup to remove the files safely (they could be several MBs, but
corrupted). They will be rebuilt as you use your computer...
Click to expand...


Thanks, but it makes no difference.
 
Well, I'm beginning to wonder if it might not be your PSP XI program. Are
there any Options/Preferences re: thumbnails in that program that might
interfere with how metadata is stored and read in a .jpg file? What program
opens .jpg's? Do thumbnails work within the program's "organizer"? Short
of uninstalling Paint Shop to see if your icons come back, I'm at a loss as
to what to do, not having used the program myself.
 
dean-dean said:
Well, I'm beginning to wonder if it might not be your PSP XI program. Are
there any Options/Preferences re: thumbnails in that program that might
interfere with how metadata is stored and read in a .jpg file? What
program
opens .jpg's? Do thumbnails work within the program's "organizer"? Short
of uninstalling Paint Shop to see if your icons come back, I'm at a loss as
to what to do, not having used the program myself.
Click to expand...

I had the same thought and changed the default program for opening JPGs
back to Windows Photo Gallery, but it didn't help. I haven't tried
uninstalling PaintShop Pro XI, need it too much.
 
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).
 
dean-dean said:
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).
Click to expand...


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.
 
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
 
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
 
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.
 
I found an answer on this forum. Vista has a tendency in VIEW to change
document to DRAFT and this shuts off thumbnails. Take it off the DRAFT mode
and the thumbnails return. Mike in Cal.
 
Back
Top