File preview in XP......

[cycleman77]

I saw a few threads regarding WMP preview, but they were trying to disable it. I also posted this under Operating Systems, but no one helped.

I just recently re-installed XP Pro on my home machine and I have noticed that its not the same has when I had it on before. When I open up My Computer, there used to be a side bar that gave file info and a preview of the file. For example, if I clicked on a word document, it would display the file size, date modified, etc and then below that, it would show a small picture of the document. It would do that for pictures and videos as well. That feature isn't there any more. I have enabled and disabled all of the toolbars and explorer bars, but none of them are what I want.
Does anyone know the name of the feature I am discribing? How do I enable it? Do I have to install an extra feature?
Thanks

 

[ojai00]

Do you see a double-arrow pointing downward somewhere on the left toolbar? It might be hidden 😉 Hope this helps.

 

[Radiohead]

Cr@p, I just did this the other night but i can't find the option for it here on my work machine.

I think it was something under "customize this folder". I'll check when I get home

 

[cycleman77]

Originally posted by: ojai00
Do you see a double-arrow pointing downward somewhere on the left toolbar? It might be hidden 😉 Hope this helps.

Nope. I checked. I wish it was that easy.

 

[Radiohead]

Ok, don't recall if this is what I did but worth a shot
Open Windows Explorer, go to Tools | Folder Options.
Under the Task section, and select Show common tasks in folders.

 

[cycleman77]

WOW!!! It worked. Your a genious. If you were over here right now, I could almost hug you.

Almost😉

Thanks

 

[Radiohead]

Originally posted by: cycleman77
WOW!!! It worked. Your a genious. If you were over here right now, I could almost hug you.

Almost😉

Thanks

Give me some of that SWEET LOVING cycleman 😀