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I also had that file appear on my desktop a couple of days ago. When Xemacs creates a backup of a file that you are working on it appends a '~` onto the end of the file name. I figured that I opened an unnamed file in Xemacs and then when I closed the window Xemacs created a file called '~' on my desktop.
After reading this thread however, I'm going to look into the possibility of something more malicious. I guess my real question is, are you using Xemacs as your text editor?
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Fleabite...or should I say Robert? is correct......well worth a try but they do not allways work :(
Please do a search for, download and update the following:
SpyBot search & destroy
AdAware 6.0 ..........that's from lavasoft in Sweden
then run them and see what they find............keep us posted
Cheers
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Please take a look at this link
http://www.pchell.com/support/tildefile.shtml
Lemme know if that seems right to you
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I hope you are not using OutlookExpress for mail?............Please try Eudora..........or anything?
Outlook Express with its patent VTP technology?
VTP = "Virus Transfer Protocol"
arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh.............excuse me while I go and self-destruct :)
Be safe, stay safe................and don't use Outlook Express
VicC....................it looks like you may have found it
Cheers
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Thanks all! I just deleted the file, so i think it was just a temp file that decided to stick around.
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Quote:
Originally posted here by nihil
Fleabite...or should I say Robert? is correct......well worth a try but they do not allways work :(
Cheers
Actually i prefer Bob but anyways yeah i know they do not always work. Im just saying thats the one i prefer to use to double check my system. I also use other programs etc... to check but when i am thats usually my second or third.
PeacE
-BoB
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That file is a temporary "cache" of your email address book entries, safe to delete.