Overwrite files twice?

This problem just started happening today.  For some reason, Illustrator CS3 now needs to be told twice to overwrite files.
Here's what happens:
Select File/Save as...
Dialog box comes up asking where to save the file.
Navigate and select a file to overwrite.
Get overwrite notification asking if I'm sure. (Yes) (No)
Select 'Yes'
Goes back to the dialog box mentioned in step 2 (overwrite didn't occur)
Repeat steps 3 to 5 again.
Finished.
This occurs when overwriting AI files as well as other files being exported.  I tried restoring my AIprefs file but that didn't help.  I've seen a few older threads here mentioning this problem without any replies.  Is anyone aware of a fix for this problem?

Well, I figured out the problem and it turns out I didn't have to re-install at all (didn't discover that until after I did though)
It turns out that this is probably a bug.  Not sure if it's documented or not.
If the PC has windows explorer set to "Hide extensions for know file types", (Explorer/Tools/Folder Options.../ View tab), then you will receive the overwrite notification twice.
As soon as I unchecked that option, problem solved.
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