Cant Delete SharePoint Folders
Im trying to delete a few SharePoint folders and Im not able to do so. I can delete the files underneath them but when trying to delete the folder I get the following error message:
"The file is currently checked out or locked for editing by another user."
There is no other user editing the folders.
"The file is currently checked out or locked for editing by another user."
There is no other user editing the folders.
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Everything is updated. You dont see the file in Explorer view.
You can over ride/discard the check out in order to delete the folder, but only if you have Design permissions or higher.
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How can I take ownership or check-in a file that currently resides in the folder but checked out by someone else?
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Yeah I noticed that but I didnt want to discard whatever changes may have been done to it though.
Then I think you'll have to contact the person who has it checked out and request they upload the latest version.
ASKER
Yep, that will be difficult. The user doesnt exist anymore which is weird that it still indicates it is checked out by that person. Thanks!
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How should I dish out points?
That's entirely your choice, -CyberIT!!
Try deleting with sharepoint designer.
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My solution was the answer to the original question.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827930/
if that doesn't work...
perhaps try this to get the name of the file that sharepoint thinks is checked out by changing the View to include the Checked Out To column.
or try deleting in Explorer View.