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what is Thumbs.db file?

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in most of my folders i have a file named Thumbs.db. what is this file? i've never noticed this file before. is it a virus? i've tried deleting them before but they somehow do not get removed and remain there.

 

 

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It's used in 2000/XP. When you view pictures in thumbnail view it saves the pics in there for quicker access.

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To turn this feature off:

Click the Start button.

Select Control Panel.

Select Folder Options.

Click the View tab.

Check "Do not cache thumbnails".

Click the OK button.

 

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