How to retrieve the Win7 taskbar thumbnail

When using a computer often open a lot of windows, generally only one window can be displayed in front, you need to see other windows will switch to and fro. To solve this problem, Microsoft has added the "taskbar thumbnail preview" function in the Win7 system, as long as you move the mouse to the corresponding window in the taskbar, the thumbnail preview will pop up without switching the window to see the content. But with the use of, Win7 taskbar preview suddenly disappeared, the mouse moved to the taskbar can only display text headings, looks very uncomfortable.

To restore the Win7 taskbar thumbnail, you can use the exclusion method to find out where the problem is. Since previous thumbnails are normally displayed, it shows that there is no problem with hardware support and WIN7 system versions (note: Taskbar thumbnails are available only in Win7 advanced home, professional, and flagship editions, WIN7 Home Edition is not visible).

Win7 taskbar thumbnail Previews

As long as the relevant hardware and drivers, as well as the system version is normal, this problem is well resolved, change the relevant settings on the line.

Right-click Computer and select Properties.

Turn on computer properties

Select Advanced system settings on the left side of the page.

Enter Advanced system settings

Switch to the Advanced tab and click the Settings button in the Performance bar.

Switch to Advanced tab

Select visual effects to have Windows choose the best computer settings or adjust to best appearance, and then press OK to exit.

Adjust visual effects Options

Small tip:

The taskbar preview feature is available only in the Win7 Home Advanced Edition, Professional Edition, and flagship edition. In addition to the taskbar preview, the Win7 Home Premium version has more features than the home version, and is more affordable than the professional and flagship editions. The most convenient and affordable way to get a Win7 Home Premium version is to buy a branded PC with a Win7 home version.