Silly questions for Vista users - GoFuckYourself.com

Sarah_Jayne · 03-25-2009, 08:07 AM

I just went over to Vista this weekend and I am still feeling my way around. I have figured most things out but there are a couple things that don't feel right yet. So, I figured I would ask those that use it.

Firstly, is there a way to make the windows explorer thing look more like it did in XP? I am hating it in Vista.

Secondly, when you are viewing a list of files is there a way to view thumbnails like you could in xp? The only option I am getting is to view icons and they are just that..icons and not thumbs.

Platinumpimp · 03-25-2009, 08:17 AM

Never change a winning team, switch back to XP

bronco67 · 03-25-2009, 08:27 AM

get used to explorer. I didn't like it at first, but as all things are, you get used to it. Now when I use my Xp machines occasionally, I hate the old explorer. Vista's version isn't bad at all, and has some nice features.

The only thing that annoys the shit out of me in explorer is the bug that doesn't keep windows view settings the same after you reload explorer. Let's say you have a folder you visit often, and you've set the top row to the attributes you like...date modified, size, type, etc. When you come back to that folder again, it'll be changed to some random mp3 related bullshit, like rating, genre, etc. Fucking annoying, but not a deal breaker.

You can set the view to thumbnails by right clicking in the white area.

I would highly recommend turning off UAC(User Account Control) which tries to throw up security roadblocks for every little thing you do. Just google "UAC vista turn off" and you'll get instructions.

Also, turn off Aero. It increases your performance, and causes less glitches with certain software.

Other than that its been great, and I don't see why all the haters.

Sarah_Jayne · 03-25-2009, 08:28 AM

Not going to happen. The 'lord of tech' in this house (ie hubby) decided it was time and it happened.

Sarah_Jayne · 03-25-2009, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by bronco67

get used to explorer. I didn't like it at first, but as all things are, you get used to it. Now when I use my Xp machines occasionally, I hate the old explorer. Vista's version isn't bad at all, and has some nice features.

The only thing that annoys the shit out of me in explorer is the bug that doesn't keep windows view settings the same after you reload explorer. Let's say you have a folder you visit often, and you've set the top row to the attributes you like...date modified, size, type, etc. When you come back to that folder again, it'll be changed to some random mp3 related bullshit, like rating, genre, etc. Fucking annoying, but not a deal breaker.

You can set the view to thumbnails by right clicking in the white area.

I would highly recommend turning off UAC(User Account Control) which tries to throw up security roadblocks for every little thing you do. Just google "UAC vista turn off" and you'll get instructions.

Also, turn off Aero. It increases your performance, and causes less glitches with certain software.

Other than that its been great, and I don't see why all the haters.

I have no view thumbnail option that I am seeing. When I right click in the white area I get under the 'view' option I get 'extra large icons, large icons, medium icons, small icons, list, detail and tiles'.

Am I not looking in the right place?

just a punk · 03-25-2009, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Platinumpimp

Never change a winning team, switch back to XP

Quoted for truth

Elli · 03-25-2009, 08:39 AM

Argh! I have the same problem with the explorer. I live in Details view, and it keeps reverting to thumbnails because apparently Vista thinks photos should be viewed in thumbnail form.

Other than that, I love Vista. The search function rocks.

Stephen McTowelie · 03-25-2009, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bronco67

get used to explorer. I didn't like it at first, but as all things are, you get used to it. Now when I use my Xp machines occasionally, I hate the old explorer. Vista's version isn't bad at all, and has some nice features.

The only thing that annoys the shit out of me in explorer is the bug that doesn't keep windows view settings the same after you reload explorer. Let's say you have a folder you visit often, and you've set the top row to the attributes you like...date modified, size, type, etc. When you come back to that folder again, it'll be changed to some random mp3 related bullshit, like rating, genre, etc. Fucking annoying, but not a deal breaker.

You can set the view to thumbnails by right clicking in the white area.

I would highly recommend turning off UAC(User Account Control) which tries to throw up security roadblocks for every little thing you do. Just google "UAC vista turn off" and you'll get instructions.

Also, turn off Aero. It increases your performance, and causes less glitches with certain software.

Other than that its been great, and I don't see why all the haters.

What he said !
Turn off the crappy UAC and right click view thumbs ! Its also worth going into the performance tab in settings and adjust that to best performance.

Kevin Cunningham · 03-25-2009, 09:17 AM

Just switched back to XP and loving it, sorry I can't help with your questions, good luck.

Sarah_Jayne · 03-25-2009, 09:43 AM

Well, I have thumbnails now but hate the slidey way to get them.

bronco67 · 03-25-2009, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sarah_MaxCash

Well, I have thumbnails now but hate the slidey way to get them.

I think that's aero doing that.

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windo...windows-vista/

VetaD · 03-25-2009, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Sarah_MaxCash

Well, I have thumbnails now but hate the slidey way to get them.

Wait till windows7 or use windows classic as a theme.

Sarah_Jayne · 03-26-2009, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by VetaD

Wait till windows7 or use windows classic as a theme.

*off to go try that*

03-25-2009, 08:07 AM	#1
Sarah_Jayne Now with more Jayne Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40,077	Silly questions for Vista users I just went over to Vista this weekend and I am still feeling my way around. I have figured most things out but there are a couple things that don't feel right yet. So, I figured I would ask those that use it. Firstly, is there a way to make the windows explorer thing look more like it did in XP? I am hating it in Vista. Secondly, when you are viewing a list of files is there a way to view thumbnails like you could in xp? The only option I am getting is to view icons and they are just that..icons and not thumbs.

03-25-2009, 08:17 AM	#2
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03-25-2009, 08:27 AM	#3
bronco67 Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 29,032	get used to explorer. I didn't like it at first, but as all things are, you get used to it. Now when I use my Xp machines occasionally, I hate the old explorer. Vista's version isn't bad at all, and has some nice features. The only thing that annoys the shit out of me in explorer is the bug that doesn't keep windows view settings the same after you reload explorer. Let's say you have a folder you visit often, and you've set the top row to the attributes you like...date modified, size, type, etc. When you come back to that folder again, it'll be changed to some random mp3 related bullshit, like rating, genre, etc. Fucking annoying, but not a deal breaker. You can set the view to thumbnails by right clicking in the white area. I would highly recommend turning off UAC(User Account Control) which tries to throw up security roadblocks for every little thing you do. Just google "UAC vista turn off" and you'll get instructions. Also, turn off Aero. It increases your performance, and causes less glitches with certain software. Other than that its been great, and I don't see why all the haters. __________________ Last edited by bronco67; 03-25-2009 at 08:28 AM..

03-25-2009, 08:39 AM	#7
Elli Reach for those stars! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 17,991	Argh! I have the same problem with the explorer. I live in Details view, and it keeps reverting to thumbnails because apparently Vista thinks photos should be viewed in thumbnail form. Other than that, I love Vista. The search function rocks. __________________ Make More Money with Cams and Dating at FFN.com! email: [email protected]

03-25-2009, 09:17 AM	#9
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03-25-2009, 08:28 AM	#4
Sarah_Jayne Now with more Jayne Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40,077	Not going to happen. The 'lord of tech' in this house (ie hubby) decided it was time and it happened.

03-25-2009, 09:43 AM	#10
Sarah_Jayne Now with more Jayne Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40,077	Well, I have thumbnails now but hate the slidey way to get them.