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I was looking in a folder while downloading a batch of images. About 1/4 of the images have bad thumbnails (its mostly or partially grey).

How do i reset/delete them? I tried being clever and moved them to a different folder which it showed correctly. But renamed it to the old folder because of archive, app and batch reasons. But then the thumbs are bad again.

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Under disk cleanup, there is a section for deleting thumbnails. This will clear your thumbnail cache.

Here is a link that guides you through how may help - http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/10797-thumbnail-cache-clear-reset.html

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Please include, at least, the main points in your answer instead of just giving a link. Linkrot is always a problem in the long run. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Link_rot – Mehper C. Palavuzlar Dec 7 '10 at 22:03
Answer edited...thanks for the heads up! – Ben Jones Dec 7 '10 at 22:56
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Check folder for thumbs.db file and delete it.

Since this file is both system and hidden you will need to show those files. In Explorer press and go to Tools -> Folder options. There select "Show hidden files, folders and drives" and uncheck "Hide protected operating system files". Once you do this, you should be able to see this file and delete it.

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the workaround i did would have solved that but thumbs reverted bc i renamed the folder. windows7 doesnt use thumbs.db but stores it someplace outside the folder – acidzombie24 Dec 8 '10 at 7:09
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