Although you can safely delete any thumbs.db file, Windows automatically recreates it unless the option to create thumbs.db files is disabled. The following sections detail how to stop thumb.db files from being generated in different versions of Windows. Select your version from the menu below and follow the steps.
Windows 8
Glary Utilities is a great system optimizer that provides a one-stop solution for PC performance optimization. It offers windows registry cleaner, disk cleaner, memory optimizer, startup manager. (Optional) Run a Disk Cleanup to clear any pre-existing thumbs.db files. Note If you do run the Disk Cleanup utility, make sure the box next to Thumbnails is checked. If your Corsair Utility Engine (iCUE) runs into performance or behavior issues due to corrupted local files, you can perform a clean reinstallation of iCUE to try and resolve the problem. Before uninstalling, make sure to back up any profiles you want to keep.
- Press the Windows Key + E.
- In the window that appears, select the Viewtab in the top-left corner.
- Locate and click Options on the right side.
- In the Folder Options window that appears, select the View tab.
- Locate the Advanced settings: section of the window.
- Under Files and Folders, check the box next to Always show icons, never thumbnails.
- Click Apply, then OK.
- (Optional) Run a Disk Cleanup to clear any pre-existing thumbs.db files.
If you do run the Disk Cleanup utility, make sure the box next to Thumbnails is checked.
Windows 7 and Vista
Nitro Cleanup Utility Software
- Press the Windows Key + E.
- In the window that appears, click Organize in the top-left corner.
- From the drop-down menu, select Folder and search options.
- In the Folder Options window that appears, select the Viewtab.
- Locate the Advanced settings: section of the window.
- Under Files and Folders, check the box next to Always show icons, never thumbnails.
- Click Apply, then OK.
- (Optional) Run a Disk Cleanup to clear any pre-existing thumbs.db files.
If you do run the Disk Cleanup utility, make sure the box next to Thumbnails is checked.
Windows XP
Nitro Cleanup Utility Download
- Open My Computer.
- Click Tools and then Folder Options.
- In the Folder Options window, click the Viewtab.
- In the View tab, under Advanced Settings, check the box Do not cache thumbnails.
- Click OK.
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