Fix: Word Creating ~$ Temp Files Everywhere
By GenText Editorial Team 2 באפריל 2026 file-issues
תשובה מהירה
~$ files are normal — Word creates them as lock files while a document is open. They should be deleted automatically when you close the document. If they persist, close Word via Task Manager and manually delete them.
Word Creating ~$ Temp Files Everywhere
Why Word creates ~$ temporary files and how to clean them up or prevent them.
פתרון מהיר
~$ files are normal — Word creates them as lock files while a document is open. They should be deleted automatically when you close the document. If they persist, close Word via Task Manager and manually delete them.
שלבי הפתרון
- Identify the problem — Note exactly when the issue occurs and any error messages
- Try the quick fix — Apply the solution described above
- Start Word in Safe Mode — If the issue persists, press Windows + R, type
winword /safe, and test - Check for updates — Go to File > Account > Update Options > Update Now
- Repair Office — If nothing else works, go to Settings > Apps > Microsoft Office > Modify > Online Repair
שאלות נפוצות
If the issue persists after trying all steps, contact Microsoft Support or visit answers.microsoft.com. Include your Word version (File > Account > About Word) and a description of the steps you’ve already tried.
מניעה
- Keep Microsoft Office updated with the latest patches
- Regularly back up important documents
- Avoid installing untrusted add-ins
- Use .docx format for all documents (not .doc)
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