PreviewConfig Adds File Types to Vista's Preview Pane
Posted by Kevin Purdy at 10:00 PM on April 21, 2008
Windows Vista only: Vista's Preview Pane can be helpful in determining exactly which file you're looking to open, and PreviewConfig lets you extend its usefulness beyond the handful of files Vista automatically provides text or image previews for. The no-install utility provides a list of file types registered on your system, and you simply select the file and choose to add a text or multimedia preview. Multimedia previews generally work with any video or audio file that plays in Windows Media Player, or pictures that can load with a double-click. PreviewConfig is a free download for Windows Vista systems only. For a registry hack that accomplishes the same thing (with more effort), see the How-To Geek at the via link below.

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toofaan
Posted 11:11 PM 21/4/08
3 Posts in 24 hours !!! where's the love ? :O
toofaan
xxdesmus
Posted 11:50 PM 21/4/08
very cool. I can see this being useful, thank you!
xxdesmus
superbryant88
Posted 12:39 AM 22/4/08
Does anyone know how to mimic Ubuntu's ability to show previews of pdf's and pictures on the desktop in Windows XP?
It has to be possible, I just cant figure it out.
superbryant88
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Posted 1:44 AM 22/4/08
on the desktop, eh?
I know it shows THUMBNAIL previews for both (if Adobe Reader is installed), in folders and such, dunno about desktop. I don't think you can do Thumbnails on the desktop
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superbryant88
Posted 2:16 AM 22/4/08
@_||_: It seems so simple....but then again Windows sucks.....when it comes to simple stuff.......ugh
superbryant88