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Old 11-28-2007, 11:38 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Strange file appeared on desktop

Hi all, I noticed 2 strange files appear on my desktop, _GEAREXT.vol and _GEAREXT.WO_IDENT. I dont know whether I should delete them or not? Also not sure whether my laptop is supposed to be as slow os it is. It takes ages to start up and shut down
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Hi and welcome to TSF.

Do you have an application called Pyramix Virtual Studio? Those files appear to be part of that application.
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what are the specs for system, maybe we can figure out why it's taking forever :)

I understand, I have a two year old dell laptop, I know all about slow laptops
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