Thumbs.db

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Everytime I use graphics, I seem to generate a file
called Thumbs.db. What is it, and can I stop it?
Thanks
Misha
 
The programs supplied with Canon scanners do that.. the program saves files
to a directory on the drive and then constructs an album and a database file
(db) that tells the album where the pictures are stored.. this save having
two instances of the same picture and is part of how the program works..
just ignore the fact that they exist, and leave them be..
 
The thumbs.db file is generated by the Windows operating system. 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).

Thumbs.db file contains the thumbnails for a particular folder.

Windows XP uses a compressed database file (Thumbs.db) to increase
performance.

Start | Run | Type: control folders | OK |
View tab | Check: Do not cache thumbnails |
Apply | OK

[[Disables automatic storage of folder thumbnails in a cache file. When you
store thumbnail images in a cache file, Windows can reuse them instead of
creating new ones every time you open a folder. If you disable this
automatic storage function, folders that contain thumbnails
might take longer to open.]]

If you use Thumbnail views a lot, you may want to UNCheck Do not cache
thumbnails.

To re-create the Thumbs.db file, click the folder whose contents you are
trying to view in Microsoft Windows Explorer, and then click Thumbnails on
the View menu.

Note: To see the Thumbs.db file, you must be able to view hidden files. To
view hidden files, click Folder Options on the View menu in Windows
Explorer, click the View tab, click Show All Files, and then click OK.
 
Yes, thanks, that seems to work
Misha
-----Original Message-----
The thumbs.db file is generated by the Windows operating system. 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).

Thumbs.db file contains the thumbnails for a particular folder.

Windows XP uses a compressed database file (Thumbs.db) to increase
performance.

Start | Run | Type: control folders | OK |
View tab | Check: Do not cache thumbnails |
Apply | OK

[[Disables automatic storage of folder thumbnails in a cache file. When you
store thumbnail images in a cache file, Windows can reuse them instead of
creating new ones every time you open a folder. If you disable this
automatic storage function, folders that contain thumbnails
might take longer to open.]]

If you use Thumbnail views a lot, you may want to UNCheck Do not cache
thumbnails.

To re-create the Thumbs.db file, click the folder whose contents you are
trying to view in Microsoft Windows Explorer, and then click Thumbnails on
the View menu.

Note: To see the Thumbs.db file, you must be able to view hidden files. To
view hidden files, click Folder Options on the View menu in Windows
Explorer, click the View tab, click Show All Files, and then click OK.

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Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In Misha <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
Everytime I use graphics, I seem to generate a file
called Thumbs.db. What is it, and can I stop it?
Thanks
Misha
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Misha,

You betcha! ;-)

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Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

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Misha said:
Yes, thanks, that seems to work
Misha
-----Original Message-----
The thumbs.db file is generated by the Windows operating system. 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).

Thumbs.db file contains the thumbnails for a particular folder.

Windows XP uses a compressed database file (Thumbs.db) to increase
performance.

Start | Run | Type: control folders | OK |
View tab | Check: Do not cache thumbnails |
Apply | OK

[[Disables automatic storage of folder thumbnails in a cache file.
When you store thumbnail images in a cache file, Windows can reuse
them instead of creating new ones every time you open a folder. If
you disable this automatic storage function, folders that contain
thumbnails might take longer to open.]]

If you use Thumbnail views a lot, you may want to UNCheck Do not
cache thumbnails.

To re-create the Thumbs.db file, click the folder whose contents you
are trying to view in Microsoft Windows Explorer, and then click
Thumbnails on the View menu.

Note: To see the Thumbs.db file, you must be able to view hidden
files. To view hidden files, click Folder Options on the View menu
in Windows Explorer, click the View tab, click Show All Files, and
then click OK.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In Misha <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
Everytime I use graphics, I seem to generate a file
called Thumbs.db. What is it, and can I stop it?
Thanks
Misha
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