Problem solved. Answer provided below:
"Here are the instructions.... usual registry editing "warning" applies.
Always backup the registry before making changes.
Launch Regedit.exe and navigate to the following branch:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Explorer\VolumeCaches\Thumbnail
Cache
Create a new DWORD (32-bit) value named StateFlags
Leave the value data to 0
Exit the Registry Editor."
Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Desktop Experience]
"C.B." <> wrote in message
news:333D9D26-E34C-4624-8303-...
> Thank you for your assistance, Stubbo. It didn't work but as stated above
> I haven't rebooted yet. I'll let you know.
>
> C.B.
>
> "Stubbo of Oz" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> On Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:29:26 -0500, "C.B."
>> <> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>How do I permanently remove the default check mark in the box next to
>>>"Thumbnails" or eliminate the category? Thank you in advance for any
>>>assistance provided.
>>>
>>
>> This might help
>>
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315246
>>
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>> Stubbo of Oz
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