Unlocking files
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andrepsmit
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Unlocking files
Whenever I open my files, they are locked, and I have to open a copy to update the file and then rename it! How do I ensure that my files are unlocked when opening?
Open Office 4.5 - Windows 10
Re: Unlocking files
Please see this topic.
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Close all of your OpenOffice files. Set Windows to show hidden files and folders. You can do this by typing Hidden Files in the search box and following the link to Shows Hidden Files and Folders. Go to the folder where your locked file is and look for files whose name starts with .~lock. After you delete those files, the lock should be removed from your files. These .~lock files are written as a normal part of opening a file but they should be deleted when the file is closed. If the problem returns, we'll have to investigate why that is happening.
OpenOffice 4.1 on Windows 10 and Linux Mint
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Re: Unlocking files
Check your Windows Defender settings - are they allowing AOO to delete the lock files?
LO 6.4.4.2, Windows 10 Home 64 bit
See the Writer Guide, the Writer FAQ, the Writer Tutorials and Writer for students.
Remember: Always save your Writer files as .odt files. - see here for the many reasons why.
See the Writer Guide, the Writer FAQ, the Writer Tutorials and Writer for students.
Remember: Always save your Writer files as .odt files. - see here for the many reasons why.
Re: Unlocking files
I closed all instances of OpenOffice, deleted the lock file in Explorer, then restarted my laptop. That solved the problem.
OpenOffice 4.1.5 on Windows 10