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Summary: After using Word for a while, you may notice some “litter” of unused files on your hard drive. This tip explains how those files came to be there and when it is safe to delete them. (This tip works with Microsoft Word 97, Word 2000, Word 2002, and Word 2003.)
As you work with Word, you may decide to turn on the AutoSave function, which causes Word to save your changes periodically. In saving these changes to disk, temporary disk files are created. (Makes sense, right?) Unfortunately, it is possible for these files to remain on the disk after you finish using Word. Once you exit out of Word, it is OK to delete any TMP files or ASD files that may remain on your disk. Take a look in your TEMP directory and in any directories where you store Word documents. If you find any such files, feel free to delete them, thereby freeing up space on your hard drive.
Tip #133 applies to Microsoft Word versions: 97 2000 2002 2003
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