Windows 7 Taskbar Thumbnail Preview crashes Explorer.exe

Hello Luke, It seems like you're encountering an issue with the Aero functionality in Windows 7 RTM 7600, leading to Explorer.exe crashes when trying to use the "Superbar" thumbnail preview feature. To address this problem, you can try the following steps to repair or reinstall the Aero components in Windows 7: 1. Update Graphics Drivers: - Make sure your graphics drivers are up to date. Outdated or incompatible graphics drivers can sometimes cause Aero-related issues. 2. Run the Aero Troubleshooter: - Windows includes a built-in troubleshooter to diagnose and fix common problems with Aero. You can access it by: - Click on "Start" and type "aero" in the search box. - Select "Find and fix problems with transparency and other visual effects." - Follow the on-screen instructions to troubleshoot Aero. 3. Enable Aero Themes: - Sometimes, simply switching to a different theme and then back to an Aero theme can resolve Aero-related issues. To do this: - Right-click on the desktop and select "Personalize." - Choose an Aero theme from the list. If already selected, try switching to a different theme and then back to an Aero theme. 4. SFC Scan: - Running a System File Checker (SFC) scan can help repair corrupted system files that might be causing the issue: - Open Command Prompt with administrative privileges. - Enter the command: sfc /scannow - Let the scan complete and follow any on-screen prompts. 5. System Restore: - If the issue started recently, you can perform a System Restore to revert your system to a previous point when Aero was functioning correctly: - Type "System Restore" in the Start menu search box and follow the prompts to restore your system. 6. Reinstalling Aero: - Unfortunately, there is no direct way to reinstall just the Aero components in Windows. - In some cases, performing a Windows repair installation (in-place upgrade) can help restore system files, including Aero components, without affecting your personal files and installed programs. Try these steps one by one and see if any of them resolve the issue with Aero and prevent Explorer.exe crashes. If the problem persists, feel free to provide more details for further assistance.