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How To Remove Thumb.db Files?

Updated: 10/3/2023
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They aren't viruses.

They are indexes of certain folders. Their presence allows the computer to know more quickly and efficiently what the content of any given folder is.

There is no point in removing them because they will be created soon after you delete them.

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One can delete thumbs DB files from Windows by clicking the Start button, clicking Accessories, clicking System Tools, clicking Disk Cleanup and click on the DB files to delete it.

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