Why does a copy and paste of a JPEG image create a dot files folder?

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When I copy a JPG image from any source and paste it to any destination on my computer, a hidden folder automatically appears next to that image with the same name followed by "dot files".

Is there anything I can do to stop this from happening?

I'm using a Sony Vaio with Windows Vista.

Mike

Posted 2009-08-31T22:56:45.330

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Answers

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Sounds like Vaio has a content analyzer which is toying with the images as they're pasted in.

Found this solution at Microsoft Answers:

Problem is with vaio content analyzer software that comes along with vaio.

Just search for the Vaio content analyzer (settings) and unmark

  • video analysis
  • picture analysis
  • music analysis

Kevin LaBranche

Posted 2009-08-31T22:56:45.330

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I believe there's some copy handler installed either by a virus or by some explorer extension...

kolypto

Posted 2009-08-31T22:56:45.330

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