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PS56k
Level 5
June 4, 2019
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Turbotax file names with "~" prefix

  • June 4, 2019
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In looking at our list of Turbotax filenames, I noticed some extra ones...
Not sure if these are some kind of auto-safety files, or just sloppy temp files.

They are the exact same filename as the Turbotax file - except with a prefix "~"
So.... thoughts ?

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    Carl
    Level 11
    CarlLevel 11
    Level 11
    June 4, 2019

    Those are automatic backups. If you want, you can delete all filenames that start with a tilde.

      E
      EugeneC
      Level 2
      May 28, 2020

      Thanks, one usually wonders when strange things appear; fear of deleting pertinent info.

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