Get rid of Thumbs.db

Get rid of Thumbs.db

Thumbs.db is a system file generated automatically by Windows XP when you view the contents of a folder in "Thumbnail" or "Filmstrip" view. Thumbs.db contains a copy of each of the tiny preview images generated for image files in that folder so that they load up quickly the next time you browse that folder. Thumbs.db also stores your settings with regard to thumbnail and filmstrip view.

Many times you'll try to zip up a folder full of images and e-mail them to a friend or upload them to an FTP site, and Thumbs.db goes along for the ride.

To stop your computer from generating and regenerating future Thumbs.db files, do the following:

if you have My Computer open and are browsing any folder in your system

1. Click Tools (next to File, Edit, View at the top of the screen)

2. Click Folder Options

the "Folder Options" window will open up.

 1. Click on the View tab

2. Check off the circle next to Do not cache thumbnails

3. Click the Ok button

Once you click the Ok button, your computer will cease to generate Thumbs.db files.