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~$ ?! What's this?

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pumpkin - Sep 27, 2008 at 08:41 AM
 devils.venom - Dec 3, 2008 at 11:42 AM
Hello,

Every time i start Microsoft Word 2007, there will always be another file appearing with the name change and added this sign * ~$ *

Eg, The file name originally was * TOTAL BIG LIST OF THINGS *

after i open Microsoft word, another file appear with the name * ~$TAL BIG LIST OF THINGS *

When I try to open this file,

There will be another window saying :

" The Office open XML file ~$TALLY BIG LIST OF THING.docx cann't be opened because there are problems with the content*


any idea bout this?

Many thanks in advance!

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raphy00 Posts 1092 Registration date Saturday March 8, 2008 Status Member Last seen February 3, 2014 2
Sep 27, 2008 at 03:59 PM
Hi,

Had you scanned it with your antivirus ?

Have you an antivirus ?
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Answer 2 / 5
pumpkin
Sep 29, 2008 at 04:32 AM
Yup! I scan with AVG, but shows nothing though.
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Answer 3 / 5
raphy00 Posts 1092 Registration date Saturday March 8, 2008 Status Member Last seen February 3, 2014 2
Oct 2, 2008 at 04:16 PM
Hi

He may contains virus write..

I dont know.

Try a HijackThis :

Download HijackThis on the site, install it, and, when installed, click on do a system scan and save a logfile.

Post this logfile.
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Answer 4 / 5
guest
Dec 3, 2008 at 09:48 AM
The tilde (~) is the temporary copy of the file you have open. when you close word, that file should disappear. when you open a file, a temporary copy is created for the duration.

it's fine. not a virus. and you never need to use it.
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Answer 5 / 5
devils.venom
Dec 3, 2008 at 11:42 AM
It is a temporary file...
No Need to worry...
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