windows preview thumbnail

Ok this is an embarrassing question,but I have been trying to figure out how
to turn of the thumbnail feature on the task bar (the preview of open
windows). When I go to the taskbar options, "show windows previews" is
shaded and I cannot turn it on or off.

Where do I go to turn this feature off?

Thanks

Carlos

What version of Vista you using?


"paippalada" <> wrote in message
news:6B899515-F592-47A8-B5BE-...
> Ok this is an embarrassing question,but I have been trying to figure out
> how
> to turn of the thumbnail feature on the task bar (the preview of open
> windows). When I go to the taskbar options, "show windows previews" is
> shaded and I cannot turn it on or off.
>
> Where do I go to turn this feature off?
>
> Thanks
>
> Carlos

Windows Vista Home edition

"DefecTalisman" wrote:

> What version of Vista you using?
>
>
> "paippalada" <> wrote in message
> news:6B899515-F592-47A8-B5BE-...
> > Ok this is an embarrassing question,but I have been trying to figure out
> > how
> > to turn of the thumbnail feature on the task bar (the preview of open
> > windows). When I go to the taskbar options, "show windows previews" is
> > shaded and I cannot turn it on or off.
> >
> > Where do I go to turn this feature off?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Carlos
>

-If its Vista Home Basic, Aero isn't included and therefore the taskbar
preview wont run.

-If its Vista Home Basic, Aero needs to be running in order to get the
previews.

As to why the check box is grayed out I cannot help. Regarding Aero I also
cannot help as I have not any experience with it, I am using Vista Home
Basic as it is what came with my top. As to why I haven't upgraded, I live
in one of those countries no one has ever heard of (South Africa) and it is
unavailable to us via internet upgrade, not unlike allot of things (cell
phone signal, a company that isn't out to do you for every cent, a straight
government, etc...) and to go out and get a copy of a new OS without it
being OEM is moronic, proven by this community.


"paippalada" <> wrote in message
news:96BC4527-BDB3-452C-8D3E-...
> Windows Vista Home edition
>
> "DefecTalisman" wrote:
>
>> What version of Vista you using?
>>
>>
>> "paippalada" <> wrote in message
>> news:6B899515-F592-47A8-B5BE-...
>> > Ok this is an embarrassing question,but I have been trying to figure
>> > out
>> > how
>> > to turn of the thumbnail feature on the task bar (the preview of open
>> > windows). When I go to the taskbar options, "show windows previews" is
>> > shaded and I cannot turn it on or off.
>> >
>> > Where do I go to turn this feature off?
>> >
>> > Thanks
>> >
>> > Carlos
>>

sorry...need to clarify...vista home premium so it does have areo

"DefecTalisman" wrote:

> -If its Vista Home Basic, Aero isn't included and therefore the taskbar
> preview wont run.
>
> -If its Vista Home Basic, Aero needs to be running in order to get the
> previews.
>
> As to why the check box is grayed out I cannot help. Regarding Aero I also
> cannot help as I have not any experience with it, I am using Vista Home
> Basic as it is what came with my top. As to why I haven't upgraded, I live
> in one of those countries no one has ever heard of (South Africa) and it is
> unavailable to us via internet upgrade, not unlike allot of things (cell
> phone signal, a company that isn't out to do you for every cent, a straight
> government, etc...) and to go out and get a copy of a new OS without it
> being OEM is moronic, proven by this community.
>
>
> "paippalada" <> wrote in message
> news:96BC4527-BDB3-452C-8D3E-...
> > Windows Vista Home edition
> >
> > "DefecTalisman" wrote:
> >
> >> What version of Vista you using?
> >>
> >>
> >> "paippalada" <> wrote in message
> >> news:6B899515-F592-47A8-B5BE-...
> >> > Ok this is an embarrassing question,but I have been trying to figure
> >> > out
> >> > how
> >> > to turn of the thumbnail feature on the task bar (the preview of open
> >> > windows). When I go to the taskbar options, "show windows previews" is
> >> > shaded and I cannot turn it on or off.
> >> >
> >> > Where do I go to turn this feature off?
> >> >
> >> > Thanks
> >> >
> >> > Carlos
> >>
>
>

*****EDIT*****


-If its Vista Home Basic, Aero isn't included and therefore the taskbar
preview wont run.

-If its Vista Home Premium, Aero needs to be running in order to get the
previews.

> As to why the check box is grayed out I cannot help. Regarding Aero I
> also cannot help as I have not any experience with it, I am using Vista
> Home Basic as it is what came with my top. As to why I haven't upgraded,
> I live in one of those countries no one has ever heard of (South Africa)
> and it is unavailable to us via internet upgrade, not unlike allot of
> things (cell phone signal, a company that isn't out to do you for every
> cent, a straight government, etc...) and to go out and get a copy of a new
> OS without it being OEM is moronic, proven by this community.
>
>
> "paippalada" <> wrote in message
> news:96BC4527-BDB3-452C-8D3E-...
>> Windows Vista Home edition
>>
>> "DefecTalisman" wrote:
>>
>>> What version of Vista you using?
>>>
>>>
>>> "paippalada" <> wrote in message
>>> news:6B899515-F592-47A8-B5BE-...
>>> > Ok this is an embarrassing question,but I have been trying to figure
>>> > out
>>> > how
>>> > to turn of the thumbnail feature on the task bar (the preview of open
>>> > windows). When I go to the taskbar options, "show windows previews"
>>> > is
>>> > shaded and I cannot turn it on or off.
>>> >
>>> > Where do I go to turn this feature off?
>>> >
>>> > Thanks
>>> >
>>> > Carlos
>>>
>

Are you logged in as Administrator?


"paippalada" <> wrote in message
news:254E0033-20DE-43BA-956E-...
> sorry...need to clarify...vista home premium so it does have areo
>
> "DefecTalisman" wrote:
>
>> -If its Vista Home Basic, Aero isn't included and therefore the taskbar
>> preview wont run.
>>
>> -If its Vista Home Basic, Aero needs to be running in order to get the
>> previews.
>>
>> As to why the check box is grayed out I cannot help. Regarding Aero I
>> also
>> cannot help as I have not any experience with it, I am using Vista Home
>> Basic as it is what came with my top. As to why I haven't upgraded, I
>> live
>> in one of those countries no one has ever heard of (South Africa) and it
>> is
>> unavailable to us via internet upgrade, not unlike allot of things (cell
>> phone signal, a company that isn't out to do you for every cent, a
>> straight
>> government, etc...) and to go out and get a copy of a new OS without it
>> being OEM is moronic, proven by this community.
>>
>>
>> "paippalada" <> wrote in message
>> news:96BC4527-BDB3-452C-8D3E-...
>> > Windows Vista Home edition
>> >
>> > "DefecTalisman" wrote:
>> >
>> >> What version of Vista you using?
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "paippalada" <> wrote in message
>> >> news:6B899515-F592-47A8-B5BE-...
>> >> > Ok this is an embarrassing question,but I have been trying to figure
>> >> > out
>> >> > how
>> >> > to turn of the thumbnail feature on the task bar (the preview of
>> >> > open
>> >> > windows). When I go to the taskbar options, "show windows previews"
>> >> > is
>> >> > shaded and I cannot turn it on or off.
>> >> >
>> >> > Where do I go to turn this feature off?
>> >> >
>> >> > Thanks
>> >> >
>> >> > Carlos
>> >>
>>
>>