Excel saving random files

[Pamela]

We have several excel spreadsheets that are shared and
used by multiple staff. One particula staff member uses
the files and everytime he clicks save the file duplicates
itself to the server. The duplicated file is not saved
with any extension and just seems to be a set of random
numbers (i.e. B206DD10, F240ED10, ect). Any ideas on what
might be causing this problem? Any help is appreciated as
these files are eating up hard drive space like crazy.

 

[Dave Peterson]

When excel saves the file, it saves it as a temporary file with a funny name (8
characters--no extension).

If the save is successful, xl will delete the original and if that's successful,
xl will rename the funny named file to the original's name.

Common things that get blamed for interruptions to this process are antivirus
software poking its head in or network errors--either permissions or physical
problems.

I think I'd start with the easiest stuff first. Try disabling the antivirus
software.

If that didn't help, I'd go have those permissions checked.

(maybe it's a hardware problem???)