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[mgsjester]

So whenever I save a file, there is always another hidden file with

~$ at the beginning. Like if I save a file as like Investigation.doc. There would be a hidden file called ~$vestigation.doc. Is this normal and is it needed? If not, how can I make it not do that?

 

[Verve]

I believe that's just an automatic backup of your document.

 

[kof2000]

it will be gone when you close your document.

 

[mgsjester]

Oh..okay. Thanks guys.

 

[PC Hobbyist]

yeah, and you most likely have the folder's properties set to "show hidden files". Normally, you don't see those .doc files because they are hidden. However, I must say that I sometimes see them even days after the file has been closed. Hm, I don't know why.