filename with only a tilde "~" found. What is it?

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Greg

Recently, on several computers of different OS's I've
found a file with a tilde ~, as the only character in the
name. The file appears to be from Outlook, or Outlook
Express, maybe. I believe it might have been created by a
recent update or security fix from the Windows Update
site. If so can I delete it? I'm just wondering if that is
the case, or might I be under attack of some kind. Anyone
else have this file show up recently?
Thanks.
 
Greetings --

One of the recent "hotfixes" for OE causes the file to be created
when you update the address book. It's just a duplicate copy of the
address book and can be safely deleted. A permanent fix is in
development.


Bruce Chambers

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