How to Preview Illustrator file in Vista Explorer?

With almost all software installed on Vista, I can use Explorer's 'Organize', 'Layout', 'Preview Pane' to see a giant preview of my files. However, the Adobe files only show generic icons. How can I see a preview of my Adobe files in the Preview pane? I'm using CS3.

Hello Wynn,
Is a 100% Adobe's failure. The bug started with CS3 and is alive and well with version CS4 too. In this Windows forum, we have blamed Microsoft, but some Mac users think Apples is the problem:
http://www.adobeforums.com/webx/.59b81128/4
The reality is that Adobe cannot keep up with new technology, or they just do not care. As suggested previously, you need a plug-in or a second program just to preview a document. Now that is comedy!

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