Hi, while investigating a problem folder i enable the hidden files to be viewed in all folders a while back. well recently i had noticed these weird files that were exact duplicates of files in most of my folders except that they had a "._" prefix. i have been deleting them because when i tried to open them they were unreadable. i just now realized that they are the hidden files that i made visible. am i messing up my files by deleting them? i am still able to open the original normal file and everything seems fine. i appreciate anyone's info.
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Jump to PostDon't mess with hidden folders/files unless you know what you are doing! I don't know what they are, but take that advice seriously. May be use google :)
Jump to PostYou can go and check running Windows processes on www.fileinpsect.com to get some idea.
Jump to PostOne of two possible files (without a FULL file extension can't lock down for sure)
- Temp Word files - safe to remove if not being wiped on close of Word
- A shadow copy (ever notice most file properties in Vista have a "previous versions" tab. This relates to shadow copy …
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