Windows 7 MP3 Album Art Thumbnails Not Working Any More !?

Fixing MP3 Thumbnails Issue on Windows 7 64-bit:​

1. Clear Thumbnail Cache:
   • Sometimes, the thumbnail cache can get corrupted, leading to display issues. Try clearing the thumbnail cache.
     • Open Windows Explorer.
     • Go to Organize > Folder and Search Options.
     • In the View tab, check "Always show icons, never thumbnails" and click Apply.
     • Uncheck the same option and click Apply again.
   []Check Folder Options:
   • Make sure that the option to display file icons instead of thumbnails is not enabled in Folder Options.
     • Open Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Folder Options.
     • Under the View tab, ensure that "Always show icons, never thumbnails" is unchecked.
   []Update Codecs:
   • Ensure that your MP3 codec is up to date.
     • You can try installing a third-party codec pack like K-Lite Codec Pack to ensure proper codec support for MP3 files.
   []Third-Party Tools:
   • Consider using third-party tools like Media Preview or Icaros to enhance thumbnail generation support for various file types, including MP3.
   []Restart Windows Explorer:
   • Restarting Windows Explorer can sometimes help refresh the thumbnail cache.
     • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
     • Under the Processes tab, right-click on Windows Explorer and select Restart.
2. Reset WMP Configuration:
   • Resetting Windows Media Player configuration settings might help resolve the issue.
     • Open Control Panel > Programs and Features.
     • Select Windows Media Player and choose "Turn Windows Features on or off."
     • Uncheck Windows Media Player, restart your PC, then re-enable it.

       Additional Tips:​

       • Ensure Windows Updates are current.
       • Verify that your system meets the minimum requirements for thumbnail generation.
       • Check for any disk errors or corruption using tools like CHKDSK.
       Hopefully, one of these steps will help resolve the issue with MP3 thumbnails on your Windows 7 64-bit system. Let me know if you need further assistance!