PaulCampbell
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Excel documents getting locked by other network users
Hi,
I have a windows 2000 SBS Server, with about 20 computers running a variety of windows xp pro, 2000 and nt4. I am having problems with one of my excel documents located in a shared folder on the server. When users try to open the document, more often than not, they recieve a message saying that the document is currently locked by another user.
When checking with another user, it becomes clear that he/she does not have the document open at all. The only way to counter the problem is to make a copy, change its file name, and ignore the old, locked file.
The users are running office 97
I would be most greatful for any advice on this issue. Thanks in advance
Paul
I have a windows 2000 SBS Server, with about 20 computers running a variety of windows xp pro, 2000 and nt4. I am having problems with one of my excel documents located in a shared folder on the server. When users try to open the document, more often than not, they recieve a message saying that the document is currently locked by another user.
When checking with another user, it becomes clear that he/she does not have the document open at all. The only way to counter the problem is to make a copy, change its file name, and ignore the old, locked file.
The users are running office 97
I would be most greatful for any advice on this issue. Thanks in advance
Paul
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Oh sorted - got it cheers man
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No, I'm happy with messin with regedit
which registery key do i need to change, and where located (On clients or server?)