Windows 7 windows thumbnail taskbar preview

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Is there any way to keep the windows thumbnail taskbar preview up all the time instead of it hiding when you mouse over to something else?

 

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By default, the thumbnail taskbar previews in Windows disappear when you move your mouse away from them. However, there is a way to keep these thumbnail previews visible all the time by changing a setting in Windows. Here's how you can do it: 1. Access the System Properties: - Right-click on the "Start" button and select "System." - Alternatively, you can press the Windows key + Pause/Break key to open the System window. 2. Change Performance Options: - In the System window, click on the "Advanced system settings" link on the left sidebar. - This will open the System Properties window. Go to the "Advanced" tab. 3. Adjust Visual Effects: - In the Performance section, click on the "Settings" button. 4. Enable Thumbnail Previews: - In the Visual Effects tab, look for the option "Enable Peek" or "Show previews for single windows when hovering over the taskbar." - Uncheck this option to disable Aero Peek, which is responsible for hiding the taskbar previews. 5. Apply Changes: - Click "Apply" and then "OK" to save the changes. After following these steps, the thumbnail taskbar previews should now stay visible even when you move your mouse away from them. You can easily revert this change by following the same steps and re-enabling the "Enable Peek" option. If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, feel free to ask!