.tmp file deleted from recycle bin shows up at next start up

[Recycled]

I saved a webpage as HTML only (*.htm;*.html). When I opened it I got a
message saying, "Problem came up in the following areas during load: Missing
files ..." I clicked OK and the page looked relatively OK. I empty the
recycle bin before shutting down, and since the webpage save, this .tmp file
shows up in the recycle bin after the next start up.

I have run disk clean up to remove .tmp files, and used the delete browsing
history/delete all on IE7. Also, according to the properties, the .tmp file
is created and deleted at start up, and shows an origin of RECYCLED. After I
empty it from the recycle bin, the next start up the file name is wxyz#.tmp,
where # is increased by 1 from the last time it appeared in the recycle bin
at start up. If I restore it, it disappears from the recycle bin, and I
can't find it when I search my computer (including system & hidden folders).
Lastly, I have tried not being connected to the internet at start up.

It's not a big file, but it's a nuisance. Any suggestions would be
appreciated.

 

[Mark L. Ferguson]

Seems to me you are going to have to run an antivirus or spyware dectector.
Windows Defender home:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

 

[Recycled]

Thank you for your quick reply, Mark. I have run spyware and virus software,
but it hasn't helped.

In case it's useful, I'm running Windows XP Professional with SP2.

Still hoping someone can help. Thanks in advance.

 

[Mark L. Ferguson]

You could try looking at the Add-ins you have installed. One of them might be
doing that. IE, Tools menu, "Manage Add-Ins"

 

[Recycled]

Thanks for tip #2. Unfortunately, after disabling all the Add-in, the
problem persists.

 

[Mark L. Ferguson]

You could try emptying, and turning off the recycle bin, restart, and turn it
back on, and restart to test.

 

[Recycled]

Still no luck. By turning off the recycle bin, I assume you mean reducing
the maximum size to zero. When I do this, the file doesn't show up the next
restart, but when I reset the recycle bin back to 10%, the file shows up
again at next restart.