Re: Folders associated with actions won't show Folder is Empty in XP

Posted: 07-31-2003, 09:13 PM
probably thumbs.db. make sure you can see hidden files. turn it on in windows explorer> tools> view
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Re: Folders associated with actions won't show Folder is Empty in XP
Posted: 08-03-2003, 08:42 PM
Excuse me Dave, what do you mean by "Thumbs.db.
I did go to windows explorer to make all hidden files show.
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Re: Folders associated with actions won't show Folder is Empty in XP
Posted: 08-03-2003, 09:18 PM
thumbs.db is a hidden, system file that exists (in XP) in a directory that you've viewed thumbnails in. you may also need to uncheck "hide protected operating system files" in explorer in order to see/move/delete it.
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Re: Folders associated with actions won't show Folder is Empty in XP
Posted: 08-06-2003, 04:44 AM
A "special specialist" you are. Keep hanging out here. I know you will help a lot of folks like me.

Thanks again!
Linda
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Re: Folders associated with actions won't show Folder is Empty in XP
Posted: 08-06-2003, 01:38 PM
I hope you check this Discussion one more time because I have one more question....about that hidden system file.
I have deleted the thumb file from the Processed folder on my desktop. Because it is a systems file, is that a problem?
I have saved the deleted files in the recycle bin so I can restore them. However, I have been deleting the whole folder and making a new on with the same name and that has not caused me a problem, so I figured, even though this is a "systems file", it was not critical and could, indeed, be deleted. Am I correct? Or, should I just keep deleting the entire folder and make a new one when the old one gets too full of "Hidden Junk"?
I hope I have this situation under contol but if it becomes a problem again, it will be nice to know what to do so I don't mess up my computer operating system.
Thanks again.
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Re: Folders associated with actions won't show Folder is Empty in XP
Posted: 08-06-2003, 05:29 PM


Because it is a systems file, is that a problem?




nope. also it's recreated every time you go back in there.

so I figured, even though this is a "systems file", it was not critical
and could, indeed, be deleted. Am I correct?




yup, you're correct. feel free to empty the recycle bin. in fact, you can delete without the files going to the recycle bin by holding the Shift key while right clicking on the folder and selecting Delete. Just make sure you've got the right folder because there's no going back after it's gone.

dave
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Re: Folders associated with actions won't show Folder is Empty in XP
Posted: 08-06-2003, 10:23 PM
Dave, thank you so much for looking again at this post.
I felt quite certain I could delete the file, but just wanted to make sure from someone who really knew what they were doing.
I think I can finally put this problem "to rest" after 8 long months and many unsuccessful "trial and error" fixes, thanks to you and only you. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate what you have done for me. This was such a BIG DEAL for the way I process photos for my clients. I have many folders on my desktop that are actioned to by way of droplets, then depositing the results in these folders on my desktop. This problem was such a huge headache!!!!! It actually feels funny not to have to come up to my studio and look and look for a fix to this delema. I fell kinda....lost, if you know what I mean.
Again, you are a sweetie and a kind soul. Thanks for being there when I needed you.
Linda
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