Microsoft Word

My Document folders contain 5 to 6 copies on files that I can't delete. When I try they copy themselves. All of them begin will ~$ and part of the name of the original file name. What are they and how can I get rid of them?

 

What operating system are you using ?
What version of Word are you using ?
Using "Always create backup copy" feature in word ?
Using "Save AutoRecover info" feature in word ?
Is Word (Or other office-tools) running while you are trying to delete the file ?

More info about the temporary files Word creates:

http://support.microsoft.com/?id=89247
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=211632

 

Using Windows XP Professional
Office XP
Don't know about alway create backup--will check
Don't know about auto save- Will check.

thanks at least this will get me started on where to look.

 

Those are temporary files.