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Feb 24

Get Vista Taskbar Thumbnail Previews in Windows XP

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Want to be able to see a preview of open programs in Windows XP?

Windows Vista comes with this feature as standard. However, if you use XP - this software is for you.


Installing Visual Tooltip:

  • Download Visual Tooltip here.
  • Extract the program to your hard drive (For example: C:\Program Files\Visual ToolTip)
  • Now find the folder and open VisualToolTip.exe.
  • Select English and select OK.

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Now the program is running.

Configuring Visual Tooltip:

  • Open up the Options from the tray icon.

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  • Increase the size of the sliders to make the thumbnail bigger.
  • Uncheck the option for “Size proportional to the target window“.

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  • Click on the Display tab, and then uncheck the “Show window title“

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You’re done! Have . Note: sometimes previews wont show - this is usually a problem with resources, which occurs with Vista too.

For help using other features of the program, click here.

Further Reading:

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8 Responses to Get Vista Taskbar Thumbnail Previews in Windows XP

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SS

good tip! I like it

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Ben J 20

I agree with Jon, this is just what I was looking for. Thank you

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Oscar

Only when the windows the window state is not minimized…but is cool…

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brandon

it wont open..how do i fix?

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Rich

Brandon, what wont open? The download, the install, or the preview?

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