unwanted files on desktop

[Katy]

I have been having a problem with files of type "file" and
named "~" appearing on my desktop. I cannot figure out
what is causing this. Any ideas? I have tried making
sure my computer is not generating these from a program
that is automatically starting up at start-up.

[Louie]

"Katy" > wrote in message
...
> I have been having a problem with files of type "file" and
> named "~" appearing on my desktop. I cannot figure out
> what is causing this. Any ideas? I have tried making
> sure my computer is not generating these from a program
> that is automatically starting up at start-up.

maybe a known bug, read this thread

http://tinyurl.com/bez1