Extra files when saving

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Pixguy

When I save an Excel file, I get a duplicate file with a name like,
"960F5000" or "B70E6000" along with the original titled file. These dupe
files will reopen in Excel just like the originals. How do I stop these from
being created? Thanks
 
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Dave Peterson

When excel saves the file, it saves it as a temporary file with a funny name (8
characters--no extension).

If the save is successful, xl will delete the original (or rename it to its
backup name (like "backup of book1.xlk)) and if that's successful, xl will
rename the funny named file to the original's name.

Common things that get blamed for interruptions to this process are antivirus
software poking its head in or network errors--either permissions or physical
problems.

I think I'd talk to the IT folks and ask them to double check permissions and
maybe temporarily disable the AV software (do one at a time, so you can isolate
the problem.)
 
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Helga

I am experiencing the same problem. Permissions given are read/write. Do I
have to have Modify permissions also? What are the differences between write
and modify? Thanks.
 
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