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looks like someone just used those names so these files appear at the top of the file list and are easy to find.
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looks like someone just used those names so these files appear at the top of the file list and are easy to find.

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Dear Experts,<br />
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What does a dot and underscore mean before a filename. All the files are very small (less than 1kb)<br />
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Here are a few examples...<br />
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._Guidance Notes A4.pdf<br />
._Marketing_Executive1.doc<wbr /> <br />
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I found the files on a memory stick.<br />
<br />
Nick
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Dear Experts,

What does a dot and underscore mean before a filename. All the files are very small (less than 1kb)

Here are a few examples...

._Guidance Notes A4.pdf
._Marketing_Executive1.doc 

I found the files on a memory stick.

Nick

What does a period and underscore mean before a filename?

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