How Do I View Thumbnails in Windows 7?

How do I get the thumbnail preview on my taskbar Windows 7?

4 Answers. Right Mouse Click on the taskbar, go to properties and on the first tab, make sure ‘Show window previews (thumbnails) is checked.

How do I fix broken or missing icons and thumbnails in Windows 7?

Solution #1:

1. Right-click on the desktop and select “Screen Resolution”
2. Under “Advanced Settings” select “Monitor” tab. …
3. Click “Ok” and and the icons should restore themselves.
4. Once the icons appear, you can repeat the steps 1-3 and revert back to whatever value you’ve had initially.