When Saving a file finder changes the file name

After updating to Mountain Lion, every time I save a file, I put in the correct file name and after beginning to save the file the file name is changed to a file name that was saved weeks ago.  It does not matter where or with what program I save it, it begins to save under the correct name and sometime before the save is complete finder changes the file name to a file a saved weeks ago.
What library file do I have to delete this time to make this stupid thing stop doing that?!?

It's the level of compression. Lower number, more aggressive compression, more visual artifacts.
Aside from that you should never use jpeg as a working format. The compression is destructive and cumulative, and the file deteriorates every time you resave it.
Use TIFF or PSD, and if you need jpeg save out a copy as a single final step.

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