ever wondered about the thumbs.db files ! ?

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anandk

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i was wondering about the hidden files called 'Thumbs.db' that appeared in many folders on my computer. It appears that they are quite innocent, yet unnecessary.

The thumbs.db file is a hidden file, generated by Windows. It is a database
file containing the small images displayed when you view a folder in
"thumbnail" view (as opposed to tile, icon, list, or detail view).

No harm is done by deleting thumbs.db files. :)

To turn off this feature and save some disk space:

Click the Start button>Control Panel>Folder Options>View>Check 'Do not cache
thumbnails'>Apply>OK.

Now you can search your computer for thumbs.db files and remove them.
But if you like to view folders/files as 'thumbnails', as opposed to icons,
list, etc; best to keep this option on; else loading of he thumbnail
pictures can take a lot of time.

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anandk

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sure its old ! probably since the time windows was first launched by microsoft, usa. but i just learnt about it recently, and felt like sharing it with those who might find it 'new' ! :wink:
 

goobimama

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I didn't know how to turn off them thumbs. Though I wont be using the information as I view a lot of my folders as thumbnails and stuff. But anyway, its nice to know.....
 

Thilak

Broken In
Goobimama--- U r export in photoshop but .....

Hi m8 ,

U disable ur thumbnail view and enable any other radio butten
Thumbnails, tiles,icons,List and details

Thats all

Sorry 4 my poor english

Thilak
 
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