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mailto on desktop

Jun 26, 2005 10:40AM PDT

Just recently I've been getting mystery DAT files on my desktop. They're always called mailto. What's all that about?

I'm using XP by the way.

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correction
Jun 26, 2005 11:06AM PDT

I just sent an email via a link on a web page and then found another file called "mailto" on the desktop.Checking the file's properties it seems it's not a DAT file, under file type it just says "file"

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why the silence?
Jul 5, 2005 5:12AM PDT

I'm almost as mystified by the lack of response to my query as the question itself

Does anyone have an answer please? I really would like to know what's going on.

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A recent discussion asked...
Jul 5, 2005 5:19AM PDT

Should we reply to posts that ignore the forum Note?

While it may seem cruel to you, if you can't invest the time to read and heed the forum note, how can you expect great answers or even an answer?

If you missed it:

Note: If you're asking for technical help, please be sure to include all your system info, including operating system, model number, and any other specifics related to the problem.

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easy tiger
Jul 5, 2005 11:01PM PDT

It doesn't seem ''cruel'' to me, Rob, I was just puzzled and as you have so politely pointed out, I should have mentioned I use XP AND OE6.

As someone who has been using these boards to seek help and advice for a very long time and has benefitted immeasurably from the patient,selfless consideration and wisdom of others I should have known better.I posted in a hurry and ,since I habitually do include the necessary information, assumed that I had though neglected to check.

Meanwhile, I still have the mysterious files appearing on my desktop.

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Wild guess.
Jul 6, 2005 5:35AM PDT

Is this the old TILDE ON DESKTOP issue?

Google notes why if so. Sorry if my post seemed too rough, but the posts at times seem to have so little basic information that I have to just pass it up if I don't have time to ask for more info.

Bob