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[Solved] All Files Locked For Editing
Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 5:22 pm
by lpaladin
I recently had to reformat my computer and reinstall open office due to a bad patch from AVG causing 64bit systems to go into an infinate reboot loop. I recovered all my files off of carbonite, but all my open office docs are now are "locked for editing" and I can only open a copy. I can edit the copies, but if I say delete the old doc, and replace it with the copy and use the same name, that becomes locked as well. Any idea how to deal with this?
Re: All Files Locked For Editing
Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 6:32 pm
by Bill
A Carbonite forum might be more appropriate for this question. I'd check the file permissions on the recovered files/folders.
Re: All Files Locked For Editing
Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 6:37 pm
by lpaladin
It just seems to be an issue with OO stuff, which is why I thought I'd ask here.
Re: All Files Locked For Editing
Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 7:58 pm
by thomasjk
Look for files named .~lock.filename and delete them if found.
Re: All Files Locked For Editing
Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 10:35 pm
by Hagar Delest
Some topics about Carbonite, see
that query.
Re: All Files Locked For Editing
Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 10:55 pm
by lpaladin
Found my answer there, I didn't think it would be related. Thanks!
Re: All Files Locked For Editing
Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 11:20 pm
by Bill
lpaladin wrote:Found my answer there, I didn't think it would be related. Thanks!
To help the next user who has this problem, what was the answer?
Re: [Solved] All Files Locked For Editing
Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 11:25 pm
by lpaladin
It ended up being a set of hidden lock.filename files, which were in the same folder I needed to get into to try resetting my user profile, which was mentioned in conjunction with Carbonite issues...the profile wasnt the source, but getting there got to the actual issue.
So basically, make your sure file browser is enabled to view hidden files, then search for anything fitting format lock.filename, and delete those files.