If you’re still using Windows XP, you may have noticed that folders of digital images usually contain a file called Thumbs.db. You’ve probably wondered what it is and whether you can safely delete it.

Some files such as the Thumbs.db file can be disabled in Windows, so if you have a personal PC with Windows on it (ie, VMWare or Parallels), you can set it to prevent caching of thumbnail previews; ...

Q: I often see a file called Thumbs.db in many of my folders. I delete it, but it keeps coming back. What is it and how do I get rid of it for good? A. Thumbs.db is a cache file created by Windows ...