Chezypoof21 Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 i have this desktop item on this computer its name is "~" and it appears ramdomly does anyone know what it is??? its not a virus but if i open it in notepad it has peoples name in it from my address book stored in it but i cant find what is causing it HELP!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rbreb13 Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 Does it only appear when you have Word or Outlook or something open? It could be a "save" file. Is it semi-transparent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chezypoof21 Posted May 30, 2003 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 no its not transparent or hidden, and its not when i open certain files up either it just appears ramdomly.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rbreb13 Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 Yeah, Bruceleeon told me that was the wrong answer. He's seen it too. I on the other hand have never seen that on any computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chezypoof21 Posted May 30, 2003 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 yeah he has and 2 other computers i know have it. bruceleeon still hasnt got rid of that problem... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rbreb13 Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 Found something! http://filext.com/discussion/viewtopic.php?t=188 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chezypoof21 Posted May 30, 2003 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 thanks lots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruceleeon Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 Fantastic work RB... I spent the ENTIRE day searching google for an answer to no avail. Again.. you come through with the answer. You win the cookie prize Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rbreb13 Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 mmmmmmmmmmmm.........................cookie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rbreb13 Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 Seems like it's a function of Outlook express and since I don't use it and never have. I haven't seen that particular problem. Just to be safe though I just uninstalled OE and that patch from my system! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsgolfman Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 Now that is an obscure search item. How in the hell did you find it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rbreb13 Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 Now that is an obscure search item. How in the hell did you find it?Google Search parameters tilde "address book" 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruceleeon Posted July 31, 2003 Report Share Posted July 31, 2003 i still see this thing on a bunch of peoples computer... they have no idea what it is... i try to tell them that microsoft screwed up.. and they look at me like i called the pope a fag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[TMX]PegesusMaxx Posted July 31, 2003 Report Share Posted July 31, 2003 i still see this thing on a bunch of peoples computer... they have no idea what it is... i try to tell them that microsoft screwed up.. and they look at me like i called the pope a fag. :supalaugh :supalaugh :supalaugh :supalaugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruceleeon Posted August 1, 2003 Report Share Posted August 1, 2003 its not funny, i was working as a computer technician.. it kinda sucks when the customer dosn't believe you.. they think you are trying to rob them of their money... "what now...??? you gunna try to tell me elvis is in the bathroom reading the sunday times?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[COD]Big_Balls Posted August 1, 2003 Report Share Posted August 1, 2003 No not in the bath room he is at my house on the couch reading the sunday times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruceleeon Posted August 1, 2003 Report Share Posted August 1, 2003 it pisses me off that people think microsoft is the almighty... don't get me wrong.. i use the product.. but if they fixed the crap the way its supposed to work.. i would have less issues with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[TMX]DorMaxx Posted August 1, 2003 Report Share Posted August 1, 2003 its not funny, i was working as a computer technician.. it kinda sucks when the customer dosn't believe you.. they think you are trying to rob them of their money... "what now...??? you gunna try to tell me elvis is in the bathroom reading the sunday times?" Bruce all of us [TMX]***Maxx'ers are Techies. Most of use work in a help desk like enviroment. We have horror stories.... so thats why its funny as (the S-word) :supalaugh :supalaugh :supalaugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruceleeon Posted August 2, 2003 Report Share Posted August 2, 2003 so then why aren't you guys submitting articles or reviews???????? eh??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rbreb13 Posted August 2, 2003 Report Share Posted August 2, 2003 Probly "the I do this for a living I don't wanna do it at home"{ thing. If you guys are "help desk" types you must have some great stories about the maroons ya help. How about treating us to a few? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruceleeon Posted August 2, 2003 Report Share Posted August 2, 2003 i had a guy call my shop once and said his girlfriend was stuck in the computer... they were doing it on the desk.. and she got her nipple stuck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruceleeon Posted August 2, 2003 Report Share Posted August 2, 2003 i said.. YANK it out.. and take pictures./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Posted August 2, 2003 Report Share Posted August 2, 2003 i still see this thing on a bunch of peoples computer... they have no idea what it is... i try to tell them that microsoft screwed up.. and they look at me like i called the pope a fag. Microshaft. not microsoft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruceleeon Posted August 2, 2003 Report Share Posted August 2, 2003 yeah.. cause they really stick it to ya... no ky jelly either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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