Mysterious temp files

[David B.]

Running XP Pro Sp1, my temp directory keeps gathering these files, named like ~DF83CC.tmp, I go in and delete all but one, it's in
use, and a week or so later a bunch have returned, any idea as to where these are originating?

 

[dev]

David B. said:

Running XP Pro Sp1, my temp directory keeps gathering these files,
named like ~DF83CC.tmp, I go in and delete all but one, it's in
use, and a week or so later a bunch have returned.
Any idea as to where these are originating?

Normal here, adding one at each boot - as I recollect. Can't say why.

 

[sli]

Running XP Pro Sp1, my temp directory keeps gathering these files,
named like ~DF83CC.tmp, I go in and delete all but one, it's in use,
and a week or so later a bunch have returned, any idea as to where
these are originating?

I get these exact type files in my temp directory because of a program
called Title Time, which puts the date and time in the title bar of the
currently active window. From http://www.jumaros.de/rsoft/index.html
There's always one in use so it can't be deleted. Any chance you're running
this program?

 

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

Running XP Pro Sp1, my temp directory keeps gathering these files,
named like ~DF83CC.tmp, I go in and delete all but one, it's in use,
and a week or so later a bunch have returned, any idea as to where
these are originating?

See this article for a description of these files.

WD: How Word for Windows Uses Temporary Files:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=211632&FR=1

In addition, most Windows programs will create temp files to store current
information while they are running. Some programs will not release these
files until the next reboot.


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Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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[David B.]

Nope, not running that.