hidden file of docx file created with ~$name of file.docx file


  1. raj609
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    hidden file of docx file created with ~$name of file.docx file


    whenever I open docx file there is hidden file ~$name of file.docx created. which type of file is that? Is it in virus, maleware. for example If I open house.docx file then ~$house.docx file created which is hidden form. I had saw this file when i select show all hidden file option. when i try to open ~$house.docx file it show message the file is corrupted and cannot be open.please help.
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  3. DavidE
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    Multi-Boot W7_Pro_x64 W8.1_Pro_x64 W10_Pro_x64 +Linux_VMs +Chromium_VM
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    That's normal and nothing to worry about.
    It's a temp file Word creates when you open a file.
    If Word closes normally, the temp file gets deleted.
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