Updating thumbnail sizes: Missing Thumbs.db

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I used thumbnail view to look at some ppt files, then used TweakUI to
adjust the size (and click Apply). Most of the time, the size does
not update, but that's the exception rather than the norm. I haven't
been able to identify the sequence of actions that triggers the
thumbnails to refresh.

I tried refreshing my folder view, and even going out of thumbnail
view, visiting another folder, coming back, and reinstating thumbnail
view.

I tried to delete Thumbs.db, but it can't be found. My folder view
options are set to show hidden files and protected operating system
files, and the "Do not cache thumbnails" is unchecked.

I even tried searching in the folder, with the search options set to
search system folders and hidden files/folders.

How can access Thumbs.db to delete it, or refresh the thumbnails to
their new larger (or sometimes smaller) size in some more convenient
way?

Thanks.
 
I used thumbnail view to look at some ppt files, then used TweakUI to
adjust the size (and click Apply). Most of the time, the size does
not update, but that's the exception rather than the norm. I haven't
been able to identify the sequence of actions that triggers the
thumbnails to refresh.

I tried refreshing my folder view, and even going out of thumbnail
view, visiting another folder, coming back, and reinstating thumbnail
view.

I tried to delete Thumbs.db, but it can't be found. My folder view
options are set to show hidden files and protected operating system
files, and the "Do not cache thumbnails" is unchecked.

I even tried searching in the folder, with the search options set to
search system folders and hidden files/folders.

How can access Thumbs.db to delete it, or refresh the thumbnails to
their new larger (or sometimes smaller) size in some more convenient
way?
Click to expand...

Forgot to mention: There is no Refresh Thumbnail action when right-
clicking any of the files. Maybe because it is a ppt file rather than
a bit map.
 
Forgot to mention: There is no Refresh Thumbnail action when right-
clicking any of the files. Maybe because it is a ppt file rather than
a bit map.
Click to expand...


Found the answer. The Explorer window must be shut down and
restarted. Also, the maximum thumbnail size is 256 pixels. Any
larger specification yields what seems to be the default size (about
96 pixels).
 
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