thumbnails appear dim in folders, when opened in Windows photo gallery image comes up but when I want to view the next picture in the folder nothing will load

Is this on a Windows Server?*a

Are you using the correct video driver? Try reinstalling the video driver.

has it ever worked properly? are you using the correct video driver? try reinstalling the video driver. are there errors in the event logs?MCSE contributing to TechNet Forums and Wiki in my spare time

Hi, What's the system you are using? Also have a try to upgrade the Windows Live Photo Gallary to 2011 and see whether it will help on the issue.Shaon Shan |TechNet Subscriber Support in forum |If you have any feedback on our support, please contact tngfb@microsoft.com