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mrr17
Explorer | Level 3
5 years ago

xname.lib and xname.crs

Two files appeared in my Dropbox: xname.crs and xname.lib. I did not upload them. The only other file in the Dropbox is an Excel file that has two versions. What are the .crs and .lib files and where...
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Walter
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5 years ago

Hi mrr17; welcome to our Community!

 

To be honest, these files could be related to some 3rd party apps; could you send me a screenshot of how this looks like on your end so I can advise further? 

 

Thanks! 

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    mrr17
    Explorer | Level 3
    5 years ago

    Walter,

     

    Thanks for your response. I deleted the files this morning since I wasn't sure what they were - here's how the files look in my Deleted Files with the folder name redacted:

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      Walter
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      5 years ago

      In that case, could you restore them to check their version history for more information on our website mrr17? 

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        mrr17
        Explorer | Level 3
        5 years ago

        Walter,

         

        Please find below the screenshots of the version history for both files. I did not add the files manually on October 18, although Dropbox shows me as the owner; the two files just appeared.

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