How to Delete Thumbs.db Files

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A step-by-step guide on deleting thumb.db files
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This wikiHow teaches you how to find and delete "Thumbs.db" files on your computer, using a Windows PC.

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    Find and double-click on the folder containing your image files to open it in a new File Explorer window.
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    This button is at the top of the File Explorer window, above the folder directory. It will open your file and folder viewing options on a toolbar at the top.
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    You can find this option in the "Show/hide" section of the View toolbar.
    • When this option is checked, you'll be able to see regular hidden files on your computer.
    • To show hidden files, you can change the view inside File Explorer.
    • The view can show or hide hidden files, file extensions, and things like that.
    • If you want to change the permissions of a file, right-click on the file or folder. Then go down to properties at the bottom of the context menu. Inside properties, you can go to the security tab.
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    This button is on the right-end of the toolbar. It will open a drop-down menu.
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    This will open your Folder Options menu in a new dialogue box.
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    This button is at the top of the dialogue box. You can manually change all your file and folder viewing options here.
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    You can find this option under the "Hidden files and folders" heading in the Advanced Settings box here.
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    This will confirm your action, and uncheck the option.
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    This will apply your new folder settings. You can now see your "Thumbs.db" files in the folder containing your images.
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    You can find this file in the same folder as your image files.
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    It's towards the bottom between "Create shortcut" and "Rename."
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    This will confirm your action, and move the selected Thumbs.db file to your computer's Trash or Recycle Bin.
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      1. Open the folder containing your images.
      2. Click the View tab at the top.
      3. Check the Hidden items box.
      4. Click Options , and select Change folder and search options .
      5. Click the View tab in the "Folder Options" window.
      6. Uncheck the Hide protected operating system files box, and confirm.
      7. Click OK in Folder Options.
      8. Right-click the Thumbs.db file.
      9. Select Delete .

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