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Jul 27^th, 2003 at 12:06pm

Dougx Offline
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Some of the acft. I d/l contain a thumbs.db file. What function does this file play in the operation of the aircraft? Thanks

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Reply #1 - Jul 27^th, 2003 at 2:53pm

WebbPA Ex Member
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You are probably safe deleting these. I always have with no ill effects. Here's a general blurb about them, but the author doesn't seem to be an expert. http://www.fcs.iastate.edu/computer/tips/thumbs/default.htm

In FS I think they're left over from the design programs.

If you're still worried just create a subfolder (I always call mine DumpMe) and if nothing bad happens in a month delete it.

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Reply #2 - Jul 27^th, 2003 at 6:11pm

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Jim, thanks much. I thought " thumbs" was related only to FS2K2, the link you provided suggests otherwise. Your info very helpful........ Doug

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Reply #3 - Jul 28^th, 2003 at 8:03am

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I asked that question some time back and was told it was a database from paintshop pro and it is ok to delete them -- they are not part of fs2k2 and do not affect the aircraft.

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Reply #4 - Jul 29^th, 2003 at 10:35am

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Thumbs.db is a Windows file and has no effect on the operation of the downloaded files (aircraft, panel, sound, texture, etc.).

Bob

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