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22 July 2005, 08:39 PM
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*.tmp files
I've noticed a few *.tmp files building up in my C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\temp directory which get created every time I start the pc and they can not be deleted. I'm sure theres some free software that will identify the application which creates them???
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start up in safe mode, see if they get created then - or delete them when in safe mode.
Also MSCONFIG is a good place to start... see what is loaded on startup and look for suspicious items - just google anything you aren't sure of.
Also MSCONFIG is a good place to start... see what is loaded on startup and look for suspicious items - just google anything you aren't sure of.
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Sorted it! I downloaded a free app called process explorer which identified what was locking the .tmp file. It turned out to be a file created by the windows spyware removal tool.
click here
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