Why is it, that this thumbs.db file keeps being generated automatically for any folder in Windows XP containing images?! Even if you try to delete it, it keeps on regenerating itself. The thumbs.db is used to cache thumbnails, but is only relevant for very slow computers, and is otherways a great annoyance. However I found a solution to the problem: 1. In Explorer, go to Tools -> Folder Options or open the Folder Options icon in the Control Panel. 2. Choose the View tab, and turn off the Do not cache thumbnails option. 3. Click OK. This should stop Windows from saving the thumnail cache.

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