Additional Word Files created

I have noted that under certain conditions if I am working on a Word file in the MAC environment that was originally created in the XP environment, that an addition version of the file is created in the original folder, the additional file always starts with a . (Period space) and then continues with the original name .

There is no indication that there is anything wrong when using the file in Word and no error occurs when you save the file and Close Word. The problem only comes to light when you next access the folder and see the new additional file.

any body seen this behavior before ?????

THanks

John

Build 5160
MAC PRO 2 X 2.6 G 4G RAM

 

Are you referring to the temp files that word creates?

 

No. I am aware of the temp file, they are normally dimmed in the view. this acts normally you can actually open it as a word file

 

Ok, just curious. Do you have desktop sharing enabled? Or any other sharing between the Windows VM and your OS X side.

 

OK Not sure if I understand the Q' but :-

In Shared Apps I have Share Wind apps in Mac, Enable Smart Select and Share Mac Apps to Windows all Selected.

Is this what you ment?
John

 

Yep. What happens if you disable those for a day?

I'm just trying to troubleshoot.

 

OK, Will let out know how it works out.