Word temp files do not automatically delete after closing document

[HvM]

When open a word document a hidden temp file begining
with "~$" followed by the name of the document is being
created in the same directory. After closing the document
(and Word) this file stays behind.

Is there a setting within word to automatically delete the
hidden file after the document is closed.

Hopefully someone can help me with this ...

 

[Graham Mayor]

These temporary files should be deleted automatically if Word is closed
correctly. If Word crashes they may be left behind and not clear correctly.
See http://www.gmayor.dsl.pipex.com/what_to_do_when_word_crashes.htm

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[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

Do you have all the required permissions for the folder?

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[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

It sounds as if you've got the mystery problem then. Users do report this
problem with temp files not being deleted, but I'm not sure any resolution
has been achieved. You might try posting in
microsoft.public.word.application.errors and hope that Terry Farrell has
some knowledge about this.

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Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
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[HvM]

OK I will. Thanks.

-----Original Message-----
It sounds as if you've got the mystery problem then. Users do report this
problem with temp files not being deleted, but I'm not sure any resolution
has been achieved. You might try posting in
microsoft.public.word.application.errors and hope that Terry Farrell has
some knowledge about this.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
Word MVP FAQ site: http://www.mvps.org/word
Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so
all may benefit.



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