PDF Viewing

Greetings!
I do not know where else to put this. I am currently running Vista Home Premium 64bit SP1 (with plans to go to SP2). I use the most recent version of Adobe Reader and have recently purchased Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Extended.
When I view PDF files on my desktop, which runs Vista Ultimate 32bit, I am able to see the front cover (or first page) of the PDF file in miniature (the actual picture of the book).
I recently did a full system recovery on my laptop, which runs the 64bit, and I am not able to see the first page (or front cover) of the pdf document in miniature. I can only see the default PDF icon picture.  Is there a setting I can change. Being able to see the picture of the book (or first page) is beneficial and a time saver for me. I upgraded the laptop from windows xp pro sp3, which did not show the pictures either. I have a 32bit version of the same operating system for the laptop, but I do not want to install it. I get better performance using the 64bit.
As always, any suggestions and assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
James

This is Jrthom12. I do not know if my user name will show it. I have been having logon issues. I looked at the windows explorer section you mentioned. The box is unchecked and I still can only see the default icon (and not the first page/cover of the document). I tried what you suggested. When I had windows vista 32bit on the laptop, it worked fine. Is there something with the 64bit system that prevents this? I am using home premium. This is not a major issue, because windows seven would be my next upgrade and the release is just a few weeks away. If I can find the solution, that would be great. The only thing I have not done is update my video drivers (still using default drivers that came with the system). I will try that and see.
Thanks again for your advice.
James

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