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    Windows 10 Delete thumbnail files from external drives

    Hi. I know how to disable creation of thumbs.db, and now know how to delete them locally (using Disk Cleanup), but some were created on external drives before I had disabled creation of them, and it seems Disk Cleanup isn't able to access these drives. Any advice on deleting all thumbs.db files...
    • cmh
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    • data deletion disk cleanup drive access external drives file cleanup file management file system file types maintenance storage system cleanup technical support thumbnail thumbs.db user advice user help windows 10 windows 11 windows community windows tips
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 8 Delete all thumbs.db from image folder(s)

    Hi, Anyone know a "cross-os" (i.e. will work for XP, Vista, 7, and 8) command-line command or .bat script to recursively check all folders for 'thumbs.db' and delete them all at once? Thanks in advance! -James A.
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    Windows 7 Progress with 'thumbs.db' and Windows 7 Home Premuim

    I've searched the forum and couldn't find any responses to this question, I think. As you've probable guessed I use Windows 7 Home Premium and have attempted to use gpedit.msc only to realize it's not part of the Home Premium O/S. So I'm stuck with recreating folders in order to 'fix' the...
    • TorMike
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    • folder management gpedit home premium microsoft operating system thumbs.db user experience user feedback windows 7 windows issues
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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