I didn't even know there was that file there. It is empty too. Don't know it helps any but I don't have DS installed.

The way Daz is taking over everyones computers with placing files all over your system, needlessly, . I would not be surprised if it has something to do with thier combined software.

The only reliable fix will be the one you make, as your suggestion. Daz is making it a habit of getting users to develope workarounds so they don't have to bother fixing it themselves.