Just checked the Create Date of the 083104[1].xls shortcut file and it WAS
created Yesterday.

Great. our clients won't be able to locate the spreadsheet. They'll be
calling us for help. The problem is we can't locate it either! This is
rediculous! lol!

"Jon Peltier" wrote:

Gary -

One reason for this is downloading the file into a temporary directory which already has a file
with the same name. I've also seen it in some email systems, when an attachment is opened.

- Jon
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Jon Peltier, Microsoft Excel MVP
Peltier Technical Services
Tutorials and Custom Solutions
http://PeltierTech.com/
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GaryZ wrote:

I have a situation where a user downloads an xls file from the internet and
the process adds a number in brackets to the resulting filename.

Original file: 083104.xls
Result: 083104[1].xls

What causes this?
No biggie, just wondering.

GaryZ