~ File

[Steve B.]

A file called ~ keeps getting created and stored on my
desktop. It's size is 300 KB. Is this normal or is it
some type of spyware? Thanks.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

What is the Tilde (~) file that appears on my Desktop?
http://www.pchell.com/support/tildefile.shtml

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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|A file called ~ keeps getting created and stored on my
| desktop. It's size is 300 KB. Is this normal or is it
| some type of spyware? Thanks.

 

[Don]

Rename the file with a name something like Mail.web and you will see it is a
copy of your address book.