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.
visit : *www.annoyances.org/exec/show/article03-204
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.
visit : *www.annoyances.org/exec/show/article03-204
