Illustrator CS 6 makes copies of files when they are opened

This is not a view problem. Illustrator actually makes a file labelled "copy"everytime the particular file is opened. Each time it is opened, it makes another copy & tags a number on the end. It only happens with the occasional file, but once this happens, nothing will stop the problem. Selecting all & pasting into a new file does not help. There are no extra views. The artwork is originally copied from the customer file & pasted into a new document. A solution would B immensly appreciated.
THX!
Darth
Mac Pro 2 x 2.4 Ghz 6-Core Intel Xeon/OS X 10.8.2/CS 6 Design Standard

The solution for me is in the "Get Info" box. Select the problem file & "Get Info" by right clicking or just select the file & type command i. Every file we had problems with had the "Stationary Pad" checkbox selected. Uncheck this (& the "Hide Extension" as well if it is selected) & no more copies on opening. The stationary pad button is like a lock, except it opens an editable, saveable copy while preserving the original.
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