How do I enable the Windows 7 taskbar hover preview?
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In Windows 7, when you hover over an application in your task bar, a preview is generated showing the contents of the application window. Another option just displays the names of the windows. Somehow, I've turned off the preview and it only displays the window names. How do I change it back?
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Right click on Computer » Properties » Advanced system settings » Advanced tab » Performance settings. Here, uncheck/check 'enable desktop composition'. This will disable/enable preview of windows on the taskbar. None of the Aero Peek settings or re…
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