File Modified by Another User

[Robert Smith]

I have recently upgraded my PC to Windows XP SP2 and am
having a curious problem.

When I attempt to save the file, I get a dialog box
stating the file might have been modified by another
user - do I wish to save a copy or overwrite changes.

The workbook is not shared - however, it does reside on a
Linux Samba share. But then again, it has always resided
on the share. Only since the SP2 update, has this
started happening:

These are the steps I followed:

1. Opened Excel
2. Opened the file on the Samba share
3. Clicked SAVE
4. Got the dialog box asking to overwrite changes or
save a copy

I know for a fact that noone else has access to this file
because it is on a private share that only I have access
to. I don't make any changes to the file - all I do is
click Save and get the message...

Thanks in advance!

 

[Guest]

hi,
since SP2 has come out, i have heard a lot of people say
that odd, stange, unusual things has been happen to xp.
I thing you should post to microsoft xp sp2 support direct
as irate consumer.
sorry that i can not solve your problem.

 

[Debra Dalgleish]

The information in the following MSKB article may help:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=324491

 

[Robert Smith]

Thanks for the information! I think that my fix the
problem!

 

[Gord Dibben]

And.........the cause has nothing to do with Windows SP2.

Having problems installing SP2 on your Mal/Spyware-ridden, poorly de-fragged
and maintained computer, are you?

Perhaps visit http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx

Gord Dibben Excel MVP