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Answer» I have two files that I cannot access one is a temp file ~DFB*.tmp 16kb the other a fb_*.lck file. 256kb. I am running microsoft xp service pack 3 my system is a HP media Center 4mb of ram 256 video card. Various programs use this extension; too many to list individually. Take clues from the location of the file as a possible pointer to exactly which program is producing the file. The file's date and time can also help if you know which programs you were running when the file was written. You may not be able to delete some temp files, because they're in use. Some temp files may not show up in Safe Mode, because the program, which creates them, may not be running in Safe Mode. Any particular concern about those files?Do you have ACT! installed or any other database program?I have tried using the date as a code to finding out when a process was runningnoting the date and time stamp, not much success. I rebooted and the lck and temp file have the same date and time stamp. So they are connected not sure to what. I tried using a process summary program by microsoft and I am not sophisicated enough to know all of the process steps I am viewing, although it is interesting. The program is microsofts "rawview" of views and thumbnails" it is a real time process viewer. So I am getting closer to an answer, just do not know all of the questions to ask. The only data base program I have installed is Lotus suite. What is ACT?Can you zip both files, and attach them to your next reply? ...and again... Quote Any particular concern about those files?Quote from: dogbart10 on July 20, 2008, 01:08:04 PM What is ACT? A contact management program that, among others, has files that use the *.lck extension; see Broni's link above for other programs.I am concerned about malware or any other non authorized files in my system. I will send files as soon as I figure out how to attach them. ThanksQuote from: dogbart10 %temp% in the run command shows all of my temp. internet files from here I delete all of these files. The fb_1512.lck file and the ~DFB17C.tmp files I am not able to delete or access. I believe they may be associated with malware of some sort. the ~DFA, ~DFB, etc files are created by Windows and are normal. You should be able to delete any with a file date older than the current day. The fb ... lck file sounds like a Mozilla Firebird lock file. Are you using this browser?the ~DFA, ~DFB, etc files are created by Windows and are normal. You should be able to delete any with a file date older than the current day. The fb ... lck file sounds like a Mozilla Firebird lock file. Are you using this browser? The lck file and ~DFB files are older than a day unless I perform a certain sequence, which I have not really looked at. I do not have Mozilla loaded in as a browser. I have McAfee as my antivirus and spyware provided by comcast. I also have two registry repair programs (paid subscriptions) I also keep my system clean and clear of clutter. So it is baffling, Is there a program that monitors each process as it is loaded into start up that could be viewed?the ~DFA, ~DFB, etc files are created by Windows and are normal. You should be able to delete any with a file date older than the current day. The fb ... lck file sounds like a Mozilla Firebird lock file. Are you using this browser I rebooted my system and the ~DFA.tmp file was replaced as well as the lck file. However the older tmp file remained and I was able to read the following I am not familiar with the language ( ÐÏࡱá) it was followed by a number of other characters Quote from: dogbart10 on July 21, 2008, 06:19:31 AM the ~DFA, ~DFB, etc files are created by Windows and are normal. You should be able to delete any with a file date older than the current day. The fb ... lck file sounds like a Mozilla Firebird lock file. Are you using this browser? Lots of programs keep data in a .lck file. I have seen quite a few queries identical to your own about ~DFx and fb...lck files; the answer seems to be that they are nothing to worry about. The DFxxx.tmp files are to be expected; Windows creates them when you logon and (usually) deletes them when you LOG off. They are necessary for the proper operation of Windows and should not (in fact, cannot) be deleted by the user while they are current. I would be worried if they were not there! Often, when people become aware of the Windows temporary folder, and start poking around, they become alarmed at what they find in there. If you are concerned about what is being loaded at startup, and also WISH to be notified if any new programs try to insert themselves into the startup sequence, I suggest you try Mike Lin's Startup Control Panel and his Startup Monitor. I have used them both for years. They complement each other nicely. http://www.mlin.net/index.shtml Lots of programs keep data in a .lck file. I have seen quite a few queries identical to your own about ~DFx and fb...lck files; the answer seems to be that they are nothing to worry about. The DFxxx.tmp files are to be expected; Windows creates them when you logon and (usually) deletes them when you log off. They are necessary for the proper operation of Windows and should not (in fact, cannot) be deleted by the user while they are current. I would be worried if they were not there! Often, when people become aware of the Windows temporary folder, and start poking around, they become alarmed at what they find in there. If you are concerned about what is being loaded at startup, and also wish to be notified if any new programs try to insert themselves into the startup sequence, I suggest you try Mike Lin's Startup Control Panel and his Startup Monitor. I have used them both for years. They complement each other nicely. http://www.mlin.net/index.shtml Thank you I will add them to my startup. |
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