Windows 7 Windows Live photo gallery thumbnail problem

[gbr34]

Hi everyone I have just started using the Windows Photo Gallery program and I am really enjoying it, as it is a very handy tool. I have a small problem that I have been trying to solve for some time now and maybe some of you might now how to fix it.When I hover my mouse on top of a picture the preview thumbnail I get is very small like broken not showing the whole image but just a very small part of it. The same happens when info about the image is displayed, the text is obsolete and not fully displayed.Just to let you know I am usingWindows 7 beta2 GB RAMATI Mobility Radeon X1600 256mbThanks in advance and I will really appreciate any info on this matter!!

 

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It sounds like you're experiencing issues with the thumbnail previews and the text display in Windows Photo Gallery in Windows 7 Beta. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try to address these problems:

Thumbnail Preview Issue:​

1. Clear Thumbnail Cache:
   • Sometimes, corrupted thumbnail cache can cause display issues. Try clearing the thumbnail cache:
     • Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
     • Type cleanmgr and press Enter.
     • Select the drive where your photos are stored and check "Thumbnails."
     • Click OK to clear the cache.
   []Reset Folder View Settings:
   • Open Windows Photo Gallery, go to Folder view, and click on the problem folder.
   • Click on "Organize" in the toolbar and choose "Folder and search options."
   • Go to the View tab and click on "Reset Folders."

     Text Display Issue:​

   []Check Display Settings:
   • Ensure that your display settings are optimized for text clarity.
   • Right-click on the desktop, select "Screen resolution," and adjust the resolution settings.
   []Reset Photo Gallery:
   • Close Windows Photo Gallery and navigate to %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows Photo Gallery.
   • Rename or delete the Pictures.pd4 file to reset the photo display settings.
   []Update Graphics Drivers:
   • Ensure your graphics drivers are up to date. Visit the AMD website to download and install the latest drivers for your ATI Mobility Radeon X1600.
2. Run System File Checker:
   • Open a Command Prompt as an administrator and run the command sfc /scannow to check and repair corrupt system files. These steps should help in resolving the issues with thumbnail previews and text display in Windows Photo Gallery. If the problems persist, feel free to provide more details for further assistance.