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Fix: Taskbar Thumbnail Preview Disappears too Quickly on Windows 11
Misconfigured system settings could be the reason!
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Updated onApril 1, 2024
updated onApril 1, 2024
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While the Taskbar thumbnail preview is a handy feature, some users reported problems with it.In most cases, application icons can’t be clicked because the thumbnail preview goes away too fast.
In this guide, we will discuss the expert-recommended methods to fix the Taskbar preview issue immediately after explaining the causes.
Why is the Taskbar thumbnail preview disappearing so fast?
How do I stop the Taskbar thumbnail preview from disappearing quickly on Windows 11?
Before proceeding with any steps to fix the Taskbar thumbnail preview not working on Windows 11, go through the following preliminary checks:
1. Update Windows
During the update, your computer may restart, so save your work and close the entire app.
2. Verify the Performance Options
3. Use the System File Checker
As a faster and more practical alternative, we suggest tryingrepair softwareto replace corrupt and malfunctioning system files automatically with new Windows components.
4. Register and reinstall the ShellExperienceHost app package
The ShellExperienceHost is an essential Windows shell component responsible for various user interface elements, including Taskbar, and this command restores its normal functioning.
5. Change hover delay time
When you hover over the Taskbar icons, it will stay open for the selected time. To reset the default Taskbar thumbnail preview delay time, choose theThumbnailLivePreviewHoverTime,and press Delete on your keyboard.
You can change thesize of the Taskbar on Windows 11using the same registry key; check this guide to learn the complete process.
6. Create a new user profile
7. Perform a system restore
Windows will restart and restore your computer to the last known good configuration. If theSystem Restore isn’t completed successfully, read this guide to understand why.
If these fixes didn’t help, yourTaskbar might not be working correctly. Should this be the case, you candisable and enable the thumbnail previewsand see if it works.
Remember that the issue could be due to misconfigured system settings or outdated Windows, so apply these fixes first.
Do you know other methods that worked for you? Don’t hesitate to mention them in the comments section below, and we will happily add them to the list.
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Srishti Sisodia
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Srishti Sisodia is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. She has extensive experience exploring the latest technological advancements and sharing her insights through informative blogs.
Her diverse interests bring a unique perspective to her work, and she approaches everything with commitment, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. That’s why she’s part of Windows Report’s Reviewers team, always willing to share the real-life experience with any software or hardware product. She’s also specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
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She is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. Srishti is specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
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