Virus scan of Thumbs.db

[Guest]

I'd be grateful if someone could tell me how to stop a Norton pop up
(sometimes 10 times a minute), saying "Windows Explorer is waiting for a
virus scan of Thumbs.db"

This is some sort of file that accompanies photographs.

Advice on how to stop these scan requests would be hugely appreciated.

Canna W

 

[John Inzer]

One simple fix would be to add Thumbs.db
to the Norton Auto-Protect Exclusion list.

Another possibility would be to disable
Thumbs.db...this is accomplished by
opening a folder and going to...Tools /
Folder Options / View tab...Check...
"Do Not Cache Thumbnails" / Apply / OK.

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John Inzer
MS Picture It! MVP
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http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

 

[Mary Sauer]

Check "do not cache thumbnails" in folder options. View tab.

I'd look at Norton options, the turn off will be there.

 

[Guest]

Many thanks to John and Mary for the suggestions, which I will now go and
apply. I'm sure all the recommendations will work, so I will start with
the simplest and work backwards if necessary...

My problems with Norton and this file are a fantastic example of bad
organisation. It's been irritating me for months and months - it's been so
intrusive - but only now have I got round to asking for advice on how to stop
it!

Anyway thanks loads - it will be extremely nice when it stops.

Best wishes,
Canna

 

[John Inzer]

You're welcome.

Let us know if you require futher assistance.

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John Inzer
MS Picture It! MVP
How to ask a newsgroup question:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375