Word creates a variety of normally hidden temporary files and especially a
'lock' file in the working folder, which is probably what you are referring
to. You cannot prevent this, but they should be removed when you close the
document and/or Word (and Outlook). See
http://www.gmayor.com/what_to_do_when_word_crashes.htm
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Mack wrote:
How do you stop Word from creating duplicate 1k ghost images of files
when you close them