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Asked: 2026-05-30T22:26:17+00:00

How to discard getting notified with files system: e.g: thumbs.db I have this instance

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How to discard getting notified with files system: e.g: thumbs.db

I have this instance of FileSystemWatcher:

FileSystemWatcher watching = new System.IO.FileSystemWatcher();
watching.Filter = "*.*";
watching.Created += new FileSystemEventHandler(OnChanged);

In a folder of ‘watching’, if an image is opened, a

thumbs.db

file is generated. the program will get stuck with the file image. Off couse, I can discard that file in OnChanged but that is not elegant. How can I discard hidden or files system in the filter?

Thanks in advance.

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  1. Editorial Team

    There seems to be no better way.
    Googled for an answer and saw this answer from Microsoft MVP: http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en/csharpgeneral/thread/3082b7a3-3499-455e-bf4f-20249ea0f87e

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