Windows XP Tip: Removing Thumbs.db Files

If you viewing a folder with the Thumbnail view, Windows XP automatically creates a thumbs.db file in each folder. This is a cache of the current pictures in that directory. If you want to turn this feature off and save a little disk space. Follow the steps given below: Start the Windows Explorer Go to Tools -> Folder Options -> View In the first section under Files and Folders, check Do not cache thumbnails Now you can search for the thumbs.db file on your computer and remove them. No more should be created.