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Unlock File after crash

  1. #1
    Anand
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    Unlock File after crash

    How do I unlock an Excel File after a crash. It unlocks if I re-boot my
    machine, but I am wondering if there is a lock file in some temp directory
    that I can delete instead of re-booting

    Thanks


  2. #2
    Dave Peterson
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    Re: Unlock File after crash

    Sometimes (depending on the version of windows you're running), you can do this.

    Close any visible instance of excel you see.

    Hit alt-ctrl-delete and see if there are any hidden instances of excel still
    running (check the processes tab, too). If you see any, kill them.

    Then clean up your windows temp folder.
    windows start button|Run
    %temp%
    is a quick way to get there.

    delete as much as you can

    Then restart excel and file|open to test if it works.

    If you've lived a good life (and are running a version of windows that lets you
    kill those hidden processes), you might get lucky.

    Anand wrote:
    >
    > How do I unlock an Excel File after a crash. It unlocks if I re-boot my
    > machine, but I am wondering if there is a lock file in some temp directory
    > that I can delete instead of re-booting
    >
    > Thanks


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    Dave Peterson

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