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Cannot delete, rename or move files on network drive

I am getting file in use error whenever I try to delete, rename or move some files on a network drive. (and No, the file is not open) I can still open, edit and save them without any problem.

It is most commonly excel files that are causing the issue but it does happen with Access files as well.

It is MS Server 2003 with XP Pro workstations using Office 2003.
I can fix the problem by rebooting the server but for obvious reasons that is not practical. I am fairly sure it is a problem with the server as opposed to the XP workstations because I don't have any problems with files stored on the local drive.

I have downloaded and installed a program called "Unlocker" to no avail. It doesn't find any locking handles.

I have searched everywhere for a solution to this problem to no avail.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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lnkevin

You may want to run chckdsk /f command on the partition which the file located to fix some NTFS errors on it.

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ldunscombe

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Thnks for your replies guy,s. I will give it a go ASAP and let you know the results.

ldunscombe

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Thank you. I don't know what the problem was but I did as you suggested and have not had any problems since. I am pretty sure that it was the upgrade to SP2 that did the trick. I am dissapointed with myself for not having already installed it. Anyway thanks again.
Leigh.

kgreeneit

no problem at all - glad we could help!!