* ThumbCache.dat

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SpencerDudeUK
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ThumbCache.dat

Post by SpencerDudeUK » 04 Jan 2021 14:02

I use Google Drive to store my database and all associated data, because I have FH on both a PC and a laptop. The ThumbCache.dat cache file is usually up around the 1gb mark, and although I delete it as often as I remember, it takes up a significant portion of my allocation. Is there any possible way I can get the cache file to save elsewhere on each computer to save the hassle?

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Re: ThumbCache.dat

Post by Jane » 04 Jan 2021 14:15

You can symbolic link it (or at least that works for Dropbox) or you can simply turn off the caching in tools>preferences general tab and the advanced button.
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Re: ThumbCache.dat

Post by SpencerDudeUK » 04 Jan 2021 14:31

OK. Thanks, Jane. I learned another valuable lesson, too. If you delete the FindMyPastCache.dat, all the FMP hints reappear, and you have to go through them again...won't be doing that again any time soon :D
It's really great to have knowledgeable people on here that help you out every time
Thanks again for the quick response.

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