Weird file in Windows folder

[ChimpFace9000]

I have about 3,838 of the files with names like...

fff9167f_{D0E3EF21-2E5E-11D5-B649-A487FDC4A236}.tmp

when i open them, theres nothing in them. What are they for and can i delete them?

[denniswrenn]

I get 3 or 4 everytime I boot windows... they're perfectly safe to delete...

[chrisjk]

Those files get created when there is a problem with the registry. They are harmless and for the most part you can ignore/delete them.

[Guv]

If you want to prevent them from being generated, do the following.

Start, Control Panel, Internet Options. Then Disable Script Debugging to turn off the function which generates these files.

BTW: ff*.ff? files are due to MS FindFast, and can be prevented by getting rid of FindFast, which gets started when Windows is initially loaded (This happens after you install MS Office). Run msconfig and uncheck FindFast after clicking on Startup Tab.

[Jethro]

deltree c:\windows\system

should fix it for you Monkey Boy

Er, backup first because you'll get the command wrong and damage your system


Am feeling mean today

Er, you know not to do it right!