Can't move or delete Word file in Win Explorer: file in use

[OldGrantonian]

I have Win XP Pro SP3.

When using Win Explorer, I sometimes cannot move or delete a file. I get the
message that the file is being used by another person or program.

Here's how to reproduce the problem:

- Open a file in Word.
- Make a change. Save and close the file.
- Try to move or delete the file in Win Explorer.

Sometimes I can release the file simply by closing Word. At other times, I
need to reboot.

Any advice?

 

[Graham Mayor]

You will not be able to move or delete a Word document until its lock file
has been released. All lock files should be released when Word is closed (or
if Word is the Outlook e-mail editor when Outlook also is closed). If you
are still unable to delete/move check that there are no phantom Winword
processes still running by clicking CTRL+ALT+DEL. See also
http://www.gmayor.com/what_to_do_when_word_crashes.htm

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