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170634 2003-08-26 05:37:00 Every so often, on my computer running windows 98 S E, a file appears on the desktop out of nowhere with the label "~"under it.The icon for the file is just the Windows logo. Could someone please explain what it is and if I can safely trash it. I cannot seem to open it, not that I really need to.
just like to say thanks to all those who have taken trouble to answer by many questions in the past, I don't have the time Unfortunately to thank everyone individually, but it's really appreciated.
Bumfluff (3523)
170635 2003-08-26 05:56:00 have you run the lates sby-bot search and destroy program?

If not, i recommend it.
ilikelinux (1418)
170636 2003-08-26 05:58:00 Do a search on this forum for your problem, I think its been mentioned in 20 separate threads :) basically u can delete it - its some temp file from changing your address book. PoWa (203)
170637 2003-08-26 06:15:00 Its a backup copy of your OE Address book, being saved automatically to your desktop.

Its happening due to a bug introduced in a recent Windows Update, perhaps MS might fix it one day.

Or not.
godfather (25)
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