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Old December 4th 03, 11:59 PM
Thomas
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I keep finding a file name: "~" added to my desktop every
once in a while. I have delete it several times but it
just keep coming back. Can anyone tell me how to get
ride of it for good? Thanks!

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Old December 4th 03, 11:59 PM
Kelly
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Default Keeps coming back

Hi Thomas,

This happens when you make a change and/or view the Address Book. You can
either rename it with a .dbx extension or delete it. It came about from
the updates numbered: 331923 and 330994. MS is aware of the issue and are
working on it.

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I keep finding a file name: "~" added to my desktop every
once in a while. I have delete it several times but it
just keep coming back. Can anyone tell me how to get
ride of it for good? Thanks!


 




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