Question : sql server 2005: trc files

I've got a db whose trc files have grown too large.  What are these?  How can I get rid of them? And how can I control the growth?

Answer : sql server 2005: trc files

a .trc file is typically created by a trace created in sql profiler (or through stored procs).

You can use this to see what traces are running:

SELECT * FROM fn_trace_getinfo(0)

By default there is always one running in the background (default)...I assume there are others running as well.  

Also, if you are sure that you don't need these files...delete them (or zip them up and store them).