There is probably a lock file left. Quick workaround is to save it with an other name or save in an other directory.
Sent from my mobile device. > On 6 Jul 2015, at 7:42 am, Barber Ron <ilys...@yahoo.com.INVALID> wrote: > > I have this one file in Word 97-2003 format. Repeated attempts at opening it > just create locked versions of the file. I have tried ALL methods of > rectifying the locked file issue, and nothing worked. I even updated to > 4.1.1 and, still nothing. > I cannot find a way to unlock this file and I need it ASAP. > The following are the characteristics of this situation: > Microsoft Word 97-2003 Document (.doc) > Standard LEFT click to open results in: "Read Error: This is not a WinWord97 > file." > --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: users-unsubscr...@openoffice.apache.org For additional commands, e-mail: users-h...@openoffice.apache.org