Windows Explorer - Thumbnail view not working

[DreamSkape]

Hi All,

It was fine until I selected the option "do not cache thumbnails" in the Windows Explorer. Usually, it should show the thumbnail with some delay but nothing appeared. Later when I unchecked the option, still there is no thumbnail view, nor is the Preview option under the context menu (right click) is working. There is no error message. I cannot find thumbs.db file too.

I tried to locate info on Windows site but there is nothing given for the 32 bit Windows XP SP3 version.

Can anyone help? I cannot perform a system restore as I will lose many changes that I did to my system after that event. And yes, I tried clicking on Reset All Folders option under Tools Menu --> Options. But there is no positive result.

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Best Regards,

Arun Kumar M.

Signed: Saturday, June 06, 2009, 7:43:04 PM IST

Edited June 6, 2009 by DreamSkape

[Guest]

Try re-registering shimgvw.dll. Type this in your run box - regsvr32 shimgvw.dll

[DreamSkape]

Hi,

It worked. As soon as i typed in the command, it showed message about successful registration. I am now able to view the thumbnail view.

Thanks a lot.

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Best Regards,

Arun Kumar M.

Signed: Saturday, June 06, 2009, 9:04:04 PM IST