RAW Thumbnails in Windows Explorer?

I had this problem when I first got my Nikon D40x in June, I couldn't see thumbnails in my Windows Explorer. Then one day during the summer, on its own it seems, I was able to see thumbs, and its been that way until recently when I had to reinstall XP. Now i can't see them anymore.
What do I need to do to be able to see thumbnails of my RAW images again in Windows Explorer?
I'm using Photoshop CS3. And I've installed the newest Camera RAW plug-in.
Thanks

> What do I need to do to be able to see thumbnails of my RAW images again in Windows Explorer?
That would be available from Microsoft. I believe they call it a codec (for whatever reason), and if you search MS for "raw code" a lot of info comes up .. including:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/digitalphotography/prophoto/photoinfofaq.mspx
HTH :)

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