Word documents created in Word, on an XP computer, and
saved to a network drive cannot be opened.

Message indicates "Document is locked" even after the
workstation is rebooted.

Hi Paul,

This should take care of it:

296264 Configuring Opportunistic Locking in Windows
http://kb/article.asp?id=Q296264

Thanks,
Gary
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