In this guide, you will learn the steps to delete thumbs.db files to remove network folders using File Explorer on Windows 10. For instance, if you moved content from a Windows 10 device to a network shared, and then you want to delete a folder, you may end up with a “The action can’t be completed because the file is open in Windows Explorer” message referring to the “thumbs.db” file that will prevent you from removing the folder. It is a lot of wasted time & nonsense.On Windows 10, thumbs.db are hidden files created when using thumbnail previews for folders in File Explorer.Īlthough these files are harmless, sometimes they can cause problems. I have had a hand full of those situations since XP, but it is rare and only safe mode or command prompt will actually delete it.Īlso, using command prompt, depending on the attributes, you will have to change them in command prompt first before you can delete the file in command prompt. Which is not the same of not having permissions. The only time you need to do that is if you try to delete a file and for some reason it will not disappear or delete. You do not need to go into safe mode or use command prompt. This is how the whole operating system is controlled with users & permissions. It really is simple and is how you do it. You can practice doing it a couple times by creating a new folder and follow the instructions above. You can do this with any file or folder on the whole system.
It takes about a minute and once you do it a couple times, it is a breeze. If or when a warning box pops up once or many times, just keep click on OK or continue. You can add more than one user and permissions. NOTE: I always add myself in the list with Full Control no matter what. Or select your user name if that is who you chose for ownership. So select the ADD button>Select a Principle>Advanced>Find NowĪnd select ADMIN if needed if admin doesn't show full control. If you selected your user name as the owner, then you are probably not in the permissions list regardless. If ADMIN is there with "FULL CONTROL" then close out and restart PC to take effect. Under the permission entries, there is a list of users with certain permissions. Now select advanced again to open the same window. If or when a warning box pops up once or many times, just keep clicking on OK or continue. Select the box on the top "Replace Owners On Subs & Objects" In the list select Administrator(s) or your user name. Right click on item>Properties>Security>Advanced
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