Windows tip: How to remove Thumbs.db files

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When viewing a folder with the Thumbnail view, WindowsXP creates a thumbs.db file. This is a cache of the current pictures in that directory. If you want to turn this feature off and save a disk space (if you has a lot of directories and folders with pictures) follow next steps:

1. Start the Windows Explorer
2. Go to Tools / Folder Options / View
3. In the first section under Files and Folders, check Do not cache thumbnails
4. Press Ok
5. Now search for the thumbs.db file on your computer and remove them (Select all and delete.)

Thumbs.db file will not be created anymore.

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