Re: Mystery file named ~ (tilde) keeps coming back

From: Jupiter Jones [MVP] (jones_jupiter_at_hotnomail.com)
Date: 06/12/04


Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2004 17:05:05 -0600

Jeff;
It's OK:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=830921

Call the number referenced in the article.
State you are calling about a hotfix and you will not be asked for
payment information.

-- 
Jupiter Jones  [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
"Jeff" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1b62f01c45006$2e21cf10$a501280a@phx.gbl...
> A folder keeps appearing on my desktop, the name of the
> folder is just the ~   (tilde character).
> I open it with wordpad and it is mostly garbled, but I
> see some items from my address book.
> I delete it and next day it's back.  Virus scan shows
> nothing.  I've had it on my home computer for awhile, now
> it's showing up at work.  Anyone heard of this?
> Windows XP Pro at work, XP Home at home. Outlook express
> email.


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