OE 6.0 creates desktop file "~"

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joseph C

I am running xp home addition and every once in awhile a
file appears on my desk top that is identified only as ~.
The file is 175kb and is located only on the desktop(my
documents/desktop). I looked at it in notepad(windows
cannot open it normally) and amongst many lines of script
are my main identity contacts from OE. I added a new
contact and observed that as soon as I close OE program
the file reappears. I can delete it. I have seen no
other effects from this. I ran a virus scan with no
results. I am puzzled as to what this file is for and
why it has no description other than ~. If anyone knows
please e-mail me. Thanks, joe
 
This is a group to support Outlook from the Office group of programs.
Outlook Express is a part of Internet Explorer and is a quite different
program despite its similar name..

You will probably get a faster and more expert answer if you post this to an
outlook express news group.

Try posting in one of these newsgroups:
microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie5.outlookexpress for OE 5.x
microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie55.outlookexpress for OE 5.5x
microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6_outlookexpress for OE 6.x

A good website for information on OE is:
http://www.tomsterdam.com/
 
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