"~" file keeps showing up on desktop

[Dave]

What is it, why does it show up, and do I need to worry
about it?

Thanks.

 

[Norm]

It's a known problem that usually happens when the OE address book is worked
on. Just delete the file, maybe MS will have a cure on of these years.

 

[Chris Lanier]

Greetings

Please see "What is the ~ (tilde) file on my desktop?"
http://www.pchell.com/support/tildefile.shtml

 

[S.Sengupta]

Hi!
The file appearing on your desktop with the filename ~, commonly known
as a tilde, is a backup of your Windows Address Book. It is appearing as
a result of the April 2003 Cumulative Patch for Outlook Express (330994).
you may simply delete it.
See here:-"What is the Tilde (~) file that appears on Desktop"
http://www.pchell.com/support/tildefile.shtml
regards/
ssg MS-MVP
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