How to delete network folder with thumbs.db disabling preview cashing

In the case the thumbs.db is refusing to be deleted, then you can try disabling thumbnail previews feature on Windows 10.

To disable thumbs.db caching for network folders, use these steps:

Open Start.

Search for gpedit and click the top result open the Group Policy Editor.

Click on User Configuration from the left pane.

Browser the following path:

Administrative Templates > Windows Components > File Explorer.

Double-click the Turn off the caching of thumbnails in hidden thumbs.db files policy.

Select the Enabled option to disable the feature.

Click the Apply button.

Click the OK button.

Restart your computer.

After you complete the steps, you should now be able to delete network folders with thumbs.db files.

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