Why , when I save a file, it automatically create another backup/copy file, how to stop it?

Question

please advice

Answer 1

That's a setting inthe application that you can most often disable. For example, in MS Word, you can go into the settings and disable the backup copy feature.

But, isn't having a backup copy a nice thing?

Answer 2

If your PC ever freezes and you have to Ctrl+Alt+Del in the middle of a file - and subsequently lose it - you may be glad for those backups. "Backup..." files appear at the top of the list of files and are easily deleted. Backups cannot be edited, but you can open them and save to a new name.

To stop automatic backups:
From Word --
Tools
Options
Save
if there is a checkmark in "always create backup" - click it to remove it.

If you ever decide you think an automatic backup is a good idea, reverse the procedure - put a checkmark in the appropriate box.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

What program?