I have copied some .odt files from an old Windows 10 computer to a new Windows 11 machine. File Explorer does not report the files as read only. When I try to open them in Writer I am told the file is locked for editing (by me). I am given the opportunity to open a copy so I can work around this inconvenience but I would like to know if there is an easier way. All I want to do is edit my own files,
Alan.
[Solved] Files from old computer are locked for editing
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Alan@IDMsoft.co.uk
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[Solved] Files from old computer are locked for editing
Last edited by Hagar Delest on Tue Feb 11, 2025 3:16 pm, edited 1 time in total.
OpenOffice 4.1.15 on Windows 11
Re: Security Gone Ape - Can't Edit .odt Files
With OpenOffice closed go to the folder in which are the files in question. Enable "viewing of hidden and archive files" (words to that effect), and Delete any files of the form ~.lock.Filename.xxx#
Apache OpenOffice 4.1.15 on Xubuntu 22.04.5 LTS
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Alan@IDMsoft.co.uk
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Re: Security Gone Ape - Can't Edit .odt Files
Rory,
That's done the trick, thank you. And thanks for responding so quickly,
Alan.
That's done the trick, thank you. And thanks for responding so quickly,
Alan.
OpenOffice 4.1.15 on Windows 11
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LastUnicorn
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Re: Security Gone Ape - Can't Edit .odt Files
LibreOffice 25.2.4.3 (x64) installed to Windows 11 Pro. 24H2
Apache OpenOffice Portable 4.1.15 [Portable Apps]
For Java I use Adoptium Temurin JRE LTS Releases.
Apache OpenOffice Portable 4.1.15 [Portable Apps]
For Java I use Adoptium Temurin JRE LTS Releases.
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Alan@IDMsoft.co.uk
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Re: Security Gone Ape - Can't Edit .odt Files
LastUnicorn,
Thanks, I already had it enabled,
Alan.
Thanks, I already had it enabled,
Alan.
OpenOffice 4.1.15 on Windows 11