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What are .tmp files?
Pythagorous
Posts: 755 Forumite
in Techie Stuff
I've just noticed that some of the excel spreadsheets I have recently been using now seem to also have a duplicate .tmp file created.
Can anyone help explain whats going on?
Thanks
Can anyone help explain whats going on?
Thanks
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TeMPorary file0
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thanks, but sorry I meant to ask why these temporary files are being created?0
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windows sets them up while it does things as does internet explorer
www.ccleaner.com
will remove them all safelyEx forum ambassador
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They should go when you stop editing the document. Its the way office works i think its to help stop courruption if your computer suddenly looses power, not 100% sure though. Same will happen for word documents too.0
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